Federal records document 196 natural disaster events in the Geneseo, KS area (ZIP 67444). These include 156 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Geneseo is hailstorms, with 156 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Geneseo 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2014.
Geneseo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geneseo was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 6, 2007), causing $2.6M 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 67444 has experienced 196 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (156 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneseo, KS, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $470K in property damage.
Yes, Geneseo (ZIP 67444) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Geneseo has 12 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67444 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 $18M in property damage in the Geneseo, KS area (ZIP 67444). 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 →