Halstead, KS (ZIP 67056) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 220 natural disaster events on record. These include 165 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Halstead is hailstorms, with 165 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $76.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Halstead was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67056 has experienced 220 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (165 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), and floods (11 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Halstead, KS, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Halstead (ZIP 67056) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Halstead has 14 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 $76.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67056 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.1M in property damage in the Halstead, KS area (ZIP 67056). 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 →