Elbing, KS (ZIP 67041) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
Elbing has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2020.
Elbing has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 1998.
Elbing has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elbing was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67041 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (10 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elbing, KS, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Elbing (ZIP 67041) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 1998.
Elbing has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67041 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Elbing, KS area (ZIP 67041). 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 →