Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 65729 in Pontiac, MO. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pontiac is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 57% 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 Mar 30, 2025.
Pontiac has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Pontiac has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2010.
Pontiac has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Pontiac has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Pontiac has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pontiac was Flash Flood on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65729 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pontiac, MO, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Pontiac (ZIP 65729) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Pontiac has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65729 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 25, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Pontiac, MO area (ZIP 65729). 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 →