Benton, KS (ZIP 67017) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 226 natural disaster events on record. These include 176 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $310M. These events have resulted in 33 recorded deaths and 188 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Benton is hailstorms, with 176 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $32.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Benton has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Benton has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
Benton 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.8M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1991.
Benton has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton was EF5 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $30M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 27, 2009 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67017 has experienced 226 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (176 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), earthquakes (6 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton, KS, with 176 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Benton (ZIP 67017) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Benton has 8 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 $252.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67017 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1991. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $310M in property damage in the Benton, KS area (ZIP 67017). 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 →