ZIP code 65657, covering Garrison, MO, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 17 wildfires, 14 hailstorms, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (32% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $715K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Garrison has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2009.
Garrison has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2015.
Garrison has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garrison was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 2009), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65657 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garrison, MO, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Garrison (ZIP 65657) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2015.
Garrison has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65657 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Garrison, MO area (ZIP 65657). 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 →