Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Kimberling City, MO area (ZIP 65686). These include 77 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5M. A total of 56 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (77 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Kimberling City has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Kimberling City 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.
Kimberling City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Kimberling City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2016.
Kimberling City 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kimberling City was EF2 Tornado on Feb 29, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 29, 2012), causing $5.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65686 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kimberling City, MO, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240K in property damage.
Yes, Kimberling City (ZIP 65686) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2016.
Kimberling City has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $24.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65686 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 29, 2012. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.5M in property damage in the Kimberling City, MO area (ZIP 65686). 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 →