Bernie, MO (ZIP 63822) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bernie is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 22% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Bernie has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bernie has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $844K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2019.
Bernie has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bernie has experienced 5 extreme cold events 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bernie was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. 90 mph High Wind on Jan 29, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63822 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), earthquakes (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 22% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bernie, MO, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6K in property damage.
Yes, Bernie (ZIP 63822) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $844K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2019.
Bernie 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63822 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Bernie, MO area (ZIP 63822). 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 →