ZIP code 65237, covering Bunceton, MO, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 38 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Bunceton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
Bunceton has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Bunceton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Bunceton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bunceton was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1999), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65237 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bunceton, MO, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Bunceton (ZIP 65237) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Bunceton has 12 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65237 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Bunceton, MO area (ZIP 65237). 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 →