ZIP code 65609, covering Bakersfield, MO, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bakersfield is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 53% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (41%) 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 $59.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Bakersfield has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bakersfield has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Bakersfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Bakersfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bakersfield was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65609 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bakersfield, MO, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bakersfield (ZIP 65609) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bakersfield has 22 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 $59.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65609 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.2M in property damage in the Bakersfield, MO area (ZIP 65609). 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 →