ZIP code 67016, covering Bentley, KS, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (62% 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
Bentley has experienced 5 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 Oct 9, 2018.
Bentley has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 1965.
Bentley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bentley was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67016 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bentley, KS, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Bentley (ZIP 67016) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Bentley has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67016 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Bentley, KS area (ZIP 67016). 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 →