ZIP code 67118, covering Norwich, KS, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 17 earthquakes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Norwich is hailstorms, with 95 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2023.
Norwich has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $730K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Norwich has experienced 9 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2010.
Norwich has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2011.
Norwich has experienced 5 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 $150.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwich was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 20, 2009), causing $1.3M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67118 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), earthquakes (17 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwich, KS, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Norwich (ZIP 67118) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Norwich has 9 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 $795K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67118 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Norwich, KS area (ZIP 67118). 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 →