ZIP code 67070, covering Kiowa, KS, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Kiowa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2004.
Kiowa has experienced 2 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2009.
Kiowa has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kiowa was Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 29, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67070 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kiowa, KS, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Kiowa (ZIP 67070) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2009.
Kiowa has 6 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67070 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 26, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Kiowa, KS area (ZIP 67070). 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 →