ZIP code 65624, covering Cape Fair, MO, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 84 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cape Fair is hailstorms, with 84 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Cape Fair has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2022.
Cape Fair has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Cape Fair has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2024.
Cape Fair has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cape Fair was EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $2.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 30, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65624 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cape Fair, MO, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Cape Fair (ZIP 65624) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Cape Fair has 13 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65624 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Cape Fair, MO area (ZIP 65624). 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 →