Willard, MO (ZIP 65781) has experienced 185 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 117 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $165.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 376 injuries.
With 117 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $123.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $33.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2025.
Willard has experienced 8 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willard was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $121.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 29, 1983), causing $25M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65781 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), blizzards (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (11 events), extreme heat events (8 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willard, MO, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $580K in property damage.
Yes, Willard (ZIP 65781) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2025.
Willard has 13 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 $33.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65781 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $121.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $165.1M in property damage in the Willard, MO area (ZIP 65781). 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 →