With 291 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67147 in Valley Center, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 225 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (225 total). Of these, 6 (3%) 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 $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $31.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
Valley Center has experienced 10 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 $802.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1991.
Valley Center has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley Center was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $3.7M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67147 has experienced 291 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (225 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Center, KS, with 225 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Valley Center (ZIP 67147) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Valley Center 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 $802.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67147 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 $38.3M in property damage in the Valley Center, KS area (ZIP 67147). 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 →