Wichita, KS (ZIP 67215) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 356 natural disaster events on record. These include 251 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 29 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $525.9M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 217 injuries.
With 251 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (26%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Wichita has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2013.
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 EF3 Tornado on Apr 14, 2012, which caused $500M 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 67215 has experienced 356 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (251 events), floods (35 events), severe wind events (29 events), blizzards (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita, KS, with 251 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, Wichita (ZIP 67215) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Wichita has 8 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 $500.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67215 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 $525.9M in property damage in the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67215). 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 →