Clearwater, KS (ZIP 67026) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 298 natural disaster events on record. These include 203 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $978.7M. These events have resulted in 31 recorded deaths and 433 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clearwater is hailstorms, with 203 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (2%) 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 $73.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (74%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $893.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2013.
Clearwater has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clearwater was EF3 Tornado on Apr 14, 2012, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $250M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($140M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67026 has experienced 298 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (203 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (26 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clearwater, KS, with 203 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73.7M in property damage.
Yes, Clearwater (ZIP 67026) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Clearwater has 17 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 $893.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67026 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 2012. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $978.7M in property damage in the Clearwater, KS area (ZIP 67026). 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 →