Government records show 307 natural disaster events affecting the Caldwell, KS area (ZIP 67022) — a notably active disaster history. These include 141 earthquakes, 132 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (141 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 14, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 132 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Caldwell has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2010.
Caldwell 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.
Caldwell has experienced 4 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caldwell was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 28, 1996, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67022 has experienced 307 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (141 events), hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caldwell, KS, with 141 events documented.
Yes, Caldwell (ZIP 67022) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
Caldwell has 14 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67022 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 $15.8M in property damage in the Caldwell, KS area (ZIP 67022). 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 →