Federal records document 198 natural disaster events in the Bluff City, KS area (ZIP 67018). These include 112 earthquakes, 65 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bluff City is earthquakes, with 112 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 14, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Bluff City 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2010.
Bluff City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
Bluff City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 3, 2019.
Bluff City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluff City was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M 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 67018 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (112 events), hailstorms (65 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluff City, KS, with 112 events documented.
Yes, Bluff City (ZIP 67018) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 3, 2019.
Bluff City 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67018 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Bluff City, KS area (ZIP 67018). 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 →