With 237 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67039 in Douglass, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 181 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (181 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $142.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2019.
Douglass has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Douglass has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Douglass was Winter Storm on Mar 27, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 1998), causing $10M in damages. 5" Hail on Apr 8, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67039 has experienced 237 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Douglass, KS, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Douglass (ZIP 67039) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Douglass has 11 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67039 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 27, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.7M in property damage in the Douglass, KS area (ZIP 67039). 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 →