Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Bonne Terre, MO area (ZIP 63628). These include 65 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 124 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bonne Terre is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 69% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Bonne Terre has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Bonne Terre has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Bonne Terre has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 12, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bonne Terre was EF3 Tornado on May 21, 1957, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 21, 1957), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($895K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63628 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), extreme heat events (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonne Terre, MO, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Bonne Terre (ZIP 63628) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Bonne Terre has 11 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 $50.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63628 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 21, 1957. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.9M in property damage in the Bonne Terre, MO area (ZIP 63628). 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 →