Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Potwin, KS area (ZIP 67123). These include 75 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (75 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
Potwin 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.
Potwin has experienced 8 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2022.
Potwin has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
Potwin has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 22, 1960.
Potwin 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 Potwin was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 27, 2009), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67123 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Potwin, KS, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Potwin (ZIP 67123) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2022.
Potwin has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 22, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67123 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.1M in property damage in the Potwin, KS area (ZIP 67123). 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 →