Polk, MO (ZIP 65727) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Polk has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $745K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2025.
Polk has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
Polk 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Polk has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polk was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $3.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65727 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polk, MO, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
Yes, Polk (ZIP 65727) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $745K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2025.
Polk has 4 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65727 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Polk, MO area (ZIP 65727). 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 →