ZIP code 65648, covering Fair Grove, MO, has 167 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $164.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 378 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fair Grove is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 56% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $123.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $19.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Fair Grove has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Fair Grove has experienced 8 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fair Grove was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $121.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 7, 2008), causing $10M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65648 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), blizzards (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme heat events (8 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fair Grove, MO, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Fair Grove (ZIP 65648) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Fair Grove has 17 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 $19.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65648 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $121.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $164.8M in property damage in the Fair Grove, MO area (ZIP 65648). 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 →