Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the North Newton, KS area (ZIP 67117). These include 56 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (56 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% 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.
North Newton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
North Newton has experienced 6 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 May 8, 2019.
North Newton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Newton was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67117 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Newton, KS, with 56 events documented.
Yes, North Newton (ZIP 67117) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
North Newton has 6 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67117 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the North Newton, KS area (ZIP 67117). 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 →