ZIP code 67340, covering Dearing, KS, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dearing is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Dearing has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $645K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Dearing has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Dearing has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $81.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Dearing has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Dearing has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dearing was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $81.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 26, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67340 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dearing, KS, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Dearing (ZIP 67340) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Dearing has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67340 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $81.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.6M in property damage in the Dearing, KS area (ZIP 67340). 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 →