Washburn, MO (ZIP 65772) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 67 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Washburn has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 6, 2024.
Washburn has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $659K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washburn was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 12, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65772 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (11 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washburn, MO, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $176K in property damage.
Yes, Washburn (ZIP 65772) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Washburn 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65772 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Washburn, MO area (ZIP 65772). 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 →