ZIP code 67151, covering Walton, KS, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walton is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
Walton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 1990.
Walton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
Walton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walton was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67151 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walton, KS, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Walton (ZIP 67151) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Walton has 8 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 $55.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67151 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.2M in property damage in the Walton, KS area (ZIP 67151). 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 →