Hesston, KS (ZIP 67062) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 91 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $107.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hesston is hailstorms, with 91 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Hesston has experienced 10 floods 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 Jul 4, 2019.
Hesston has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $100M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Hesston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hesston was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 67062 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hesston, KS, with 91 events documented.
Yes, Hesston (ZIP 67062) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Hesston has 7 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 $100M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67062 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $107.2M in property damage in the Hesston, KS area (ZIP 67062). 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 →