Tecumseh, MO (ZIP 65760) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 43 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Tecumseh has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Tecumseh has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Tecumseh has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2017.
Tecumseh has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tecumseh was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 4, 2024), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 25, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 65760 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tecumseh, MO, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Tecumseh (ZIP 65760) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Tecumseh has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65760 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.1M in property damage in the Tecumseh, MO area (ZIP 65760). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →