A thunderstorm that went through the Mount Vernon area on April 6th, 2022 caused property damage in several counties. The worst of the storm was about 9 miles south of Mount Vernon, on a northeast trek. The storm included nickel sized hail and gusts over 60 mph. East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue responded to several incidents in regard to the thunderstorm. Property damage reports ranged from a structure fire, multiple power lines down on trees, and trees down in the roadway. The steeple of the First Baptist Church in East Bernstadt was blown off.