ZIP code 65771, covering Walnut Shade, MO, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $15.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2021.
Walnut Shade has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Walnut Shade has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
Walnut Shade has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Walnut Shade has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walnut Shade was Flash Flood on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $4M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65771 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walnut Shade, MO, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Walnut Shade (ZIP 65771) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2021.
Walnut Shade has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65771 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 25, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Walnut Shade, MO area (ZIP 65771). 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 →