Viola, KS (ZIP 67149) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 126 hailstorms, 27 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $103.9M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 151 injuries.
With 126 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $91.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (74%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2013.
Viola has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viola was 3" Hail on Apr 24, 2006, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 9, 2011), causing $21M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67149 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), blizzards (27 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme heat events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Viola, KS, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $91.5M in property damage.
Yes, Viola (ZIP 67149) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Viola has 12 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67149 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Apr 24, 2006. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $103.9M in property damage in the Viola, KS area (ZIP 67149). 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 →