Medicine Lodge, KS (ZIP 67104) has experienced 197 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 168 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 168 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2022.
Medicine Lodge has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550.3K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2008.
Medicine Lodge 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.
Medicine Lodge has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medicine Lodge was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 1998, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67104 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medicine Lodge, KS, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Medicine Lodge (ZIP 67104) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2009.
Medicine Lodge has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67104 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Medicine Lodge, KS area (ZIP 67104). 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 →