ZIP code 67430, covering Cawker City, KS, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 2 (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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
Cawker City has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Cawker City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Cawker City 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.
Cawker City has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cawker City was 2.8" Hail on Jun 9, 2005, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 2, 2011), causing $3.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 26, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67430 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cawker City, KS, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.2M in property damage.
Yes, Cawker City (ZIP 67430) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Cawker City has 11 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67430 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 9, 2005. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.6M in property damage in the Cawker City, KS area (ZIP 67430). 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 →