Dexter, KS (ZIP 67038) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dexter is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $600 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2011.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Dexter has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Dexter has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2007.
Dexter has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dexter was Flood on Nov 1, 1998, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 2, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67038 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dexter, KS, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600 in property damage.
Yes, Dexter (ZIP 67038) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2007.
Dexter has 12 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67038 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 1, 1998. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Dexter, KS area (ZIP 67038). 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 →