With 329 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67420 in Scottsville, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 269 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scottsville is hailstorms, with 269 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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 $43.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (16%) 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Scottsville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Scottsville 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 $535K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
Scottsville 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsville was EF3 Tornado on May 29, 2008, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Oct 2, 2014), causing $5.8M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Oct 2, 2014 also caused significant damage ($5.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67420 has experienced 329 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (269 events), tornadoes (32 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsville, KS, with 269 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43.2M in property damage.
Yes, Scottsville (ZIP 67420) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Scottsville has 32 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 $19.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67420 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 2008. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.2M in property damage in the Scottsville, KS area (ZIP 67420). 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 →