Coldwater, KS (ZIP 67029) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 374 natural disaster events on record. These include 308 hailstorms, 32 severe wind events, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $253M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Coldwater is hailstorms, with 308 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (1%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $250.3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Coldwater has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coldwater was EF5 Tornado on May 4, 2007, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jul 23, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67029 has experienced 374 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (308 events), severe wind events (32 events), tornadoes (30 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coldwater, KS, with 308 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Coldwater has 30 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 $250.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67029 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2007. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253M in property damage in the Coldwater, KS area (ZIP 67029). 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 →