With 477 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67210 in Wichita, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 344 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 28 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $854.1M. These events have resulted in 35 recorded deaths and 477 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (344 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (31%) 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 $5.1M 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 28 recorded severe wind events 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 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 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $825.4M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Wichita has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wichita was EF3 Tornado on Apr 14, 2012, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $250M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 29, 2022 also caused significant damage ($37M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67210 has experienced 477 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (344 events), floods (42 events), severe wind events (28 events), blizzards (27 events), tornadoes (21 events), earthquakes (9 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita, KS, with 344 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wichita (ZIP 67210) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
Wichita has 21 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 $825.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67210 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 2012. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $854.1M in property damage in the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67210). 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 →