With 458 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67204 in Wichita, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 338 hailstorms, 39 floods, and 33 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.6M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 265 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (338 total). Of these, 9 (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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (41%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
There have been 33 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% 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 $28.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2004.
Wichita 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 Wichita was EF2 Tornado on Sep 5, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 8, 2009), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67204 has experienced 458 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (338 events), floods (39 events), severe wind events (33 events), blizzards (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita, KS, with 338 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Wichita (ZIP 67204) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
Wichita has 14 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 $28.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67204 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 5, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.6M in property damage in the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67204). 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 →