ZIP code 65768, covering Vanzant, MO, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (41 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Vanzant has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Vanzant has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Vanzant has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 24, 2024.
Vanzant has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2002.
Vanzant has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $67.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vanzant was EF2 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 8, 2002), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65768 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vanzant, MO, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Vanzant (ZIP 65768) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2002.
Vanzant has 5 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65768 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Vanzant, MO area (ZIP 65768). 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 →