ZIP code 65606, covering Riverton, MO, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Riverton is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Riverton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Riverton has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 16, 2003.
Riverton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverton was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2017, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $3.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Oct 18, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65606 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), wildfires (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverton, MO, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Riverton (ZIP 65606) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Riverton has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65606 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2017. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Riverton, MO area (ZIP 65606). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →