Government records show 223 natural disaster events affecting the Republic, MO area (ZIP 65738) — a notably active disaster history. These include 139 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $242.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 424 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Republic is hailstorms, with 139 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $123.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $76.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2020.
Republic has experienced 8 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Republic was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $121.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 29, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65738 has experienced 223 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), blizzards (21 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (12 events), extreme heat events (8 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Republic, MO, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5M in property damage.
Yes, Republic (ZIP 65738) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2020.
Republic has 19 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 $76.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65738 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $121.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $242.4M in property damage in the Republic, MO area (ZIP 65738). 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 →