Government records show 232 natural disaster events affecting the Nixa, MO area (ZIP 65714) — a notably active disaster history. These include 160 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $97.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 96 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nixa is hailstorms, with 160 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (57%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
Nixa has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Nixa 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 Nixa was EF4 Tornado on Nov 29, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 29, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($14.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65714 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nixa, MO, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nixa (ZIP 65714) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Nixa has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 5, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65714 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 29, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $97.8M in property damage in the Nixa, MO area (ZIP 65714). 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 →