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67428 Canton, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Canton, KS (67428)

Canton, KS (ZIP 67428) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 92 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $52.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Canton has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Canton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2014.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Canton was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($9.8M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Canton, KS (67428)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67428 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 67428?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton, KS, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 67428 (Canton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Canton (ZIP 67428) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.

Has Canton (67428) ever been hit by a tornado?

Canton has 13 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 $52.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.

What was the worst natural disaster in Canton, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67428 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 67428?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.3M in property damage in the Canton, KS area (ZIP 67428). 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 →

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