Berryman, MO (ZIP 65565) has experienced 126 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 85 hailstorms, 17 wildfires, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 85 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Berryman has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 Aug 15, 2003.
Berryman 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 $15M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Berryman 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 $754K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berryman was EF3 Tornado on May 21, 1957, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 5, 2024), causing $15M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 21, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65565 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), wildfires (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berryman, MO, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Berryman (ZIP 65565) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Berryman has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $33.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65565 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 21, 1957. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.7M in property damage in the Berryman, MO area (ZIP 65565). 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 →