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65789 Pomona, MO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pomona, MO (65789)

ZIP code 65789, covering Pomona, MO, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 89 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (89 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 $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2015.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $71.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Pomona has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.

🔥 Wildfires

Pomona has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 6, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Pomona has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pomona was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2017, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $8.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Nov 4, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5.7M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Pomona, MO (65789)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65789 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 65789?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pomona, MO, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $526K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 65789 (Pomona) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pomona (ZIP 65789) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.

Has Pomona (65789) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pomona has 16 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pomona, MO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65789 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2017. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 65789?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.3M in property damage in the Pomona, MO area (ZIP 65789). 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 →

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