Lake City, KS (ZIP 67071) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 106 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lake City is hailstorms, with 106 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Lake City has experienced 4 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2012.
Lake City has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 23, 2015.
Lake City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2009.
Lake City 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 Lake City was Flood on Sep 12, 2009, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67071 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake City, KS, with 106 events documented.
Yes, Lake City (ZIP 67071) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2009.
Lake City has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67071 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2009. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Lake City, KS area (ZIP 67071). 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 →