Bern, KS (ZIP 66408) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $665.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 42 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Bern has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $600.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2019.
Bern has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Bern has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2005.
Bern has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bern was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 1999, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 4, 1959), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66408 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bern, KS, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Bern (ZIP 66408) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2005.
Bern has 8 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 $600.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66408 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1999. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $665.5K in property damage in the Bern, KS area (ZIP 66408). 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 →