ZIP code 67442, covering Falun, KS, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (73 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2022.
Falun has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Falun has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Falun has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $27.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Falun has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falun was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $9.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67442 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falun, KS, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Falun (ZIP 67442) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Falun has 3 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 $27.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67442 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.8M in property damage in the Falun, KS area (ZIP 67442). 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 →