Galva, KS (ZIP 67443) has experienced 167 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 116 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 116 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Galva has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Galva has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $82.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galva was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 31, 2007), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Nov 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67443 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (10 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galva, KS, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Galva (ZIP 67443) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Galva has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $82.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67443 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Galva, KS area (ZIP 67443). 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 →