Fordland, MO (ZIP 65652) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $70.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% 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 $12M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
There have been 15 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Fordland has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2010.
Fordland has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fordland was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65652 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fordland, MO, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70.8K in property damage.
Yes, Fordland (ZIP 65652) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
Fordland has 15 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65652 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Fordland, MO area (ZIP 65652). 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 →