Bethel, MO (ZIP 63434) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (83% 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 6, 2023.
Bethel has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Bethel has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethel was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 9, 2025), causing $105K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63434 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethel, MO, with 24 events documented.
Bethel has 4 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63434 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Bethel, MO area (ZIP 63434). 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 →