Pittsburg, MO (ZIP 65724) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2024.
Pittsburg has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Pittsburg has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2006.
Pittsburg has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Pittsburg 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Pittsburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 30, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsburg was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $3.8M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65724 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsburg, MO, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $515K in property damage.
Yes, Pittsburg (ZIP 65724) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Pittsburg has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65724 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.6M in property damage in the Pittsburg, MO area (ZIP 65724). 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 →