Chapman, KS (ZIP 67431) has experienced 190 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 148 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 148 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $377K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.9M 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 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Chapman 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.
Chapman has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $970K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2007.
Chapman has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chapman was EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 2008, which caused $20.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 24, 2007), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67431 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (148 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chapman, KS, with 148 events documented. These events have caused a combined $377K in property damage.
Yes, Chapman (ZIP 67431) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $970K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2007.
Chapman has 15 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 $20.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67431 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 2008. This event caused $20.2M 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 $22.3M in property damage in the Chapman, KS area (ZIP 67431). 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 →