ZIP code 65723, covering Pierce City, MO, has 175 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 124 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pierce City is hailstorms, with 124 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $41.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $40.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Pierce City has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2021.
Pierce City has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2019.
Pierce 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pierce City was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $27.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65723 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierce City, MO, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Pierce City (ZIP 65723) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2021.
Pierce City has 17 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 $41.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65723 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $96.3M in property damage in the Pierce City, MO area (ZIP 65723). 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 →