Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Cedar Vale, KS area (ZIP 67024). These include 76 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (76 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $600 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Cedar Vale has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Cedar Vale has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Cedar Vale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2014.
Cedar Vale has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Cedar Vale has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar Vale was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 1, 1999), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67024 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Vale, KS, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600 in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Vale (ZIP 67024) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Cedar Vale has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67024 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Cedar Vale, KS area (ZIP 67024). 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 →