Government records show 202 natural disaster events affecting the Half Way, MO area (ZIP 65663) — a notably active disaster history. These include 146 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Half Way is hailstorms, with 146 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Half Way has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2019.
Half Way 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Half Way was 1.8" Hail on Apr 1, 2024, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 21, 2022), causing $5.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65663 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (146 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Half Way, MO, with 146 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.8M in property damage.
Yes, Half Way (ZIP 65663) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2025.
Half Way 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65663 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 1, 2024. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5M in property damage in the Half Way, MO area (ZIP 65663). 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 →