Government records show 494 natural disaster events affecting the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67217) — a notably active disaster history. These include 367 hailstorms, 40 floods, and 40 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $556M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 334 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wichita is hailstorms, with 367 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (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 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (30%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
There have been 40 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 $3.8M 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 5% 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, 4 (29%) 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 $531M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
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 EF2 Tornado (Sep 5, 1992), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67217 has experienced 494 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (367 events), floods (40 events), severe wind events (40 events), blizzards (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita, KS, with 367 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Wichita (ZIP 67217) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M 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 $531M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67217 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 $556M in property damage in the Wichita, KS area (ZIP 67217). 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 →