Government records show 404 natural disaster events affecting the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67208) — a notably active disaster history. These include 284 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 28 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.1M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 290 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wichita is hailstorms, with 284 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (34%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
There have been 28 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 $4.5M 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 7% 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. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $31.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2004.
Wichita has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
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 67208 has experienced 404 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (284 events), floods (35 events), severe wind events (28 events), blizzards (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), earthquakes (10 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita, KS, with 284 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Wichita (ZIP 67208) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M 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 $31.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67208 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 $57.1M in property damage in the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67208). 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 →