Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Durham, KS area (ZIP 67438). These include 52 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Durham is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2023.
Durham has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Durham has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Durham has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $33.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durham was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $18.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $15M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 24, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67438 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzards (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, KS, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.
Yes, Durham (ZIP 67438) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Durham has 10 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67438 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $18.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.7M in property damage in the Durham, KS area (ZIP 67438). 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 →