ZIP code 67049, covering Freeport, KS, has 139 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 earthquakes, 59 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (47% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2022.
Freeport has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2010.
Freeport has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Freeport has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Freeport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freeport was Flood on Nov 1, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 22, 2013), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67049 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (65 events), hailstorms (59 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freeport, KS, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Freeport (ZIP 67049) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Freeport has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67049 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 1, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Freeport, KS area (ZIP 67049). 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 →