Piedmont, KS (ZIP 67122) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Piedmont has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Piedmont has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Piedmont has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2019.
Piedmont has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piedmont was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 1, 1999), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67122 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piedmont, KS, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Piedmont (ZIP 67122) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Piedmont has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67122 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Piedmont, KS area (ZIP 67122). 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 →