ZIP code 65753, covering Sparta, MO, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 100 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (100 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $715K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Sparta has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2023.
Sparta has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sparta was EF2 Tornado on Apr 30, 2019, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 17, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65753 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (12 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sparta, MO, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.
Yes, Sparta (ZIP 65753) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Sparta has 19 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 $21.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65753 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 2019. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.3M in property damage in the Sparta, MO area (ZIP 65753). 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 →