Delavan, KS (ZIP 67449) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 206 natural disaster events on record. These include 157 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 157 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 15, 2025.
Delavan has experienced 10 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $589K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2009.
Delavan has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delavan was EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 3, 2005), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67449 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (157 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), earthquakes (11 events), floods (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delavan, KS, with 157 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53K in property damage.
Yes, Delavan (ZIP 67449) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $589K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2009.
Delavan has 12 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67449 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Delavan, KS area (ZIP 67449). 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 →