Downs, KS (ZIP 67437) has experienced 168 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 113 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 113 recorded incidents (67% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2018.
Downs has experienced 7 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Downs has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Downs was 2.8" Hail on Jun 9, 2005, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2002), 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 67437 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downs, KS, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Downs (ZIP 67437) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2018.
Downs has 20 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67437 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 $30.6M in property damage in the Downs, KS area (ZIP 67437). 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 →