Government records show 293 natural disaster events affecting the Springfield, MO area (ZIP 65804) — a notably active disaster history. These include 202 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 21 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $200.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 442 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (202 total). Of these, 3 (1%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $166K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% 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 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $65.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
Springfield 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 Springfield was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $121.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 29, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 29, 1991 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65804 has experienced 293 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (202 events), severe wind events (22 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (18 events), extreme heat events (8 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, MO, with 202 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 65804) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Springfield has 18 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 $65.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65804 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 $200.6M in property damage in the Springfield, MO area (ZIP 65804). 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 →