Bennington, KS (ZIP 67422) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 93 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 93 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Bennington has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2016.
Bennington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
Bennington has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2008.
Bennington has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennington was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67422 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennington, KS, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Bennington (ZIP 67422) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
Bennington has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67422 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52M in property damage in the Bennington, KS area (ZIP 67422). 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 →