ZIP code 67013, covering Belle Plaine, KS, has 196 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 140 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $145.4M. These events have resulted in 83 recorded deaths and 455 injuries.
With 140 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $688.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2010.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $141.8M in documented property damage. 81 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2013.
Belle Plaine 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.
Belle Plaine has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 27, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Plaine was EF4 Tornado on May 3, 1999, which caused $140M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 1998), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67013 has experienced 196 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Plaine, KS, with 140 events documented. These events have caused a combined $360K in property damage.
Yes, Belle Plaine (ZIP 67013) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
Belle Plaine has 11 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 $141.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67013 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1999. This event caused $140M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $145.4M in property damage in the Belle Plaine, KS area (ZIP 67013). 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 →