Fall River, KS (ZIP 67047) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fall River is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Fall River has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $155.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Fall River has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $732.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2015.
Fall River has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fall River was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($510K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67047 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fall River, KS, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Fall River (ZIP 67047) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Fall River has 13 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67047 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Fall River, KS area (ZIP 67047). 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 →