ZIP code 65747, covering Shell Knob, MO, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 97 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (97 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
Shell Knob has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2024.
Shell Knob has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2022.
Shell Knob has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
Shell Knob has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shell Knob was EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 2006, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 29, 2012), causing $5.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65747 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shell Knob, MO, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $520K in property damage.
Yes, Shell Knob (ZIP 65747) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $560K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Shell Knob has 14 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 $19.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65747 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 2006. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.1M in property damage in the Shell Knob, MO area (ZIP 65747). 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 →