Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Chetopa, KS area (ZIP 67336). These include 76 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.5M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 188 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (76 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Chetopa has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Chetopa has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
Chetopa has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2015.
Chetopa has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chetopa was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $22.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67336 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chetopa, KS, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Chetopa (ZIP 67336) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2015.
Chetopa has 16 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 $22.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67336 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $22.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.5M in property damage in the Chetopa, KS area (ZIP 67336). 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 →