Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Zenda, KS area (ZIP 67159). These include 84 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (84 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Zenda has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2012.
Zenda has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2011.
Zenda has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
Zenda has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Zenda has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $400 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zenda was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67159 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zenda, KS, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43K in property damage.
Yes, Zenda (ZIP 67159) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Zenda has 9 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67159 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Zenda, KS area (ZIP 67159). 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 →