Buffalo, MO (ZIP 65622) has experienced 197 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 138 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $131.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 138 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $605.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (52%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Buffalo has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $105.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Buffalo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65622 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (138 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, MO, with 138 events documented. These events have caused a combined $605.8K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 65622) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2025.
Buffalo has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65622 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $131.8M in property damage in the Buffalo, MO area (ZIP 65622). 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 →