Abilene, KS (ZIP 67410) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 359 natural disaster events on record. These include 281 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 281 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $653K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $71.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (71%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Abilene has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2019.
Abilene has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 24, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abilene was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($20.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67410 has experienced 359 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (281 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (6 events), and earthquakes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abilene, KS, with 281 events documented. These events have caused a combined $653K in property damage.
Yes, Abilene (ZIP 67410) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Abilene has 26 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 $71.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67410 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75.1M in property damage in the Abilene, KS area (ZIP 67410). 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 →