With 286 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67432 in Clay Center, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 230 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $105.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clay Center is hailstorms, with 230 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (15%) 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 $104M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Clay Center has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Clay Center has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clay Center was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67432 has experienced 286 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (230 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clay Center, KS, with 230 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Clay Center (ZIP 67432) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Clay Center has 33 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 $104M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67432 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $105.1M in property damage in the Clay Center, KS area (ZIP 67432). 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 →