ZIP code 65720, covering Oldfield, MO, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oldfield is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Oldfield has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
Oldfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Oldfield has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Oldfield 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 Oldfield was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 17, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65720 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), blizzards (12 events), wildfires (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oldfield, MO, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Oldfield (ZIP 65720) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Oldfield has 6 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 $565K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65720 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Oldfield, MO area (ZIP 65720). 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 →