Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 71209). These include 64 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 20, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2014.
this area has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 1996.
this area has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
this area has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 27, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 2, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71209 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 64 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 71209) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2014.
this area has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71209 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 71209). 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 →