Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Wheatland, MO area (ZIP 65779). These include 75 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wheatland is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
Wheatland has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Wheatland has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Wheatland has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Wheatland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Wheatland has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 30, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheatland was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 20, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65779 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheatland, MO, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $460K in property damage.
Yes, Wheatland (ZIP 65779) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Wheatland has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65779 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Wheatland, MO area (ZIP 65779). 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 →