Government records show 211 natural disaster events affecting the Argonia, KS area (ZIP 67004) — a notably active disaster history. These include 129 hailstorms, 54 earthquakes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 129 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 30, 2018.
Argonia has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Argonia 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Argonia has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $242K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2011.
Argonia has experienced 2 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Argonia was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 28, 1996, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 20, 2009), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67004 has experienced 211 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (129 events), earthquakes (54 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Argonia, KS, with 129 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Argonia (ZIP 67004) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Argonia 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67004 was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 28, 1996. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Argonia, KS area (ZIP 67004). 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 →