Government records show 391 natural disaster events affecting the Bel Aire, KS area (ZIP 67220) — a notably active disaster history. These include 277 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 27 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.8M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 262 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bel Aire is hailstorms, with 277 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (33%) 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, 2023.
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 26 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 12 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.
Bel Aire has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bel Aire 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 67220 has experienced 391 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (277 events), floods (33 events), blizzards (27 events), severe wind events (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), earthquakes (10 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 Bel Aire, KS, with 277 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Bel Aire (ZIP 67220) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
Bel Aire has 12 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 67220 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 $54.8M in property damage in the Bel Aire, KS area (ZIP 67220). 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 →