Leon, KS (ZIP 67074) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 218 natural disaster events on record. These include 167 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leon is hailstorms, with 167 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Leon has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Leon has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Leon has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Leon has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leon was Winter Storm on Mar 27, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 1998), causing $10M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 26, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67074 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leon, KS, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Leon (ZIP 67074) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Leon has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $340.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67074 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 27, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Leon, KS area (ZIP 67074). 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 →