Government records show 211 natural disaster events affecting the Hope, KS area (ZIP 67451) — a notably active disaster history. These include 162 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (162 total). 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 $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $917.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
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.
Hope has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Hope has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
Hope has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hope 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 67451 has experienced 211 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (162 events), floods (14 events), earthquakes (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hope, KS, with 162 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Hope (ZIP 67451) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $917.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Hope has 10 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67451 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 $3.6M in property damage in the Hope, KS area (ZIP 67451). 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 →