Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 65730 in Powell, MO. These include 12 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Powell has experienced 9 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Powell has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2015.
Powell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Powell 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Powell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powell was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65730 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powell, MO, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Powell (ZIP 65730) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Powell has 7 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65730 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Powell, MO area (ZIP 65730). 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 →