Longford, KS (ZIP 67458) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $53.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2018.
Longford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Longford has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
Longford has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Longford was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67458 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Longford, KS, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Longford (ZIP 67458) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 1997.
Longford has 14 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 $53.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67458 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 $53.1M in property damage in the Longford, KS area (ZIP 67458). 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 →