Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Thayer, MO area (ZIP 65791). These include 55 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Thayer is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Thayer has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 7, 1991.
Thayer has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 1999.
Thayer 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thayer was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 29, 2017), causing $4M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65791 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), earthquakes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thayer, MO, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Thayer (ZIP 65791) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Thayer has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65791 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Thayer, MO area (ZIP 65791). 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 →