ZIP code 65732, covering Preston, MO, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Preston is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $936K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2024.
Preston 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.
Preston has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Preston has experienced 4 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Preston 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.
Preston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 30, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Preston was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $1.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65732 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Preston, MO, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $936K in property damage.
Yes, Preston (ZIP 65732) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Preston has 6 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65732 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 $21M in property damage in the Preston, MO area (ZIP 65732). 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 →