New Cambria, KS (ZIP 67470) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 137 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
With 137 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $75.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
New Cambria has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Cambria was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 21, 1969 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67470 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (12 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Cambria, KS, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, New Cambria (ZIP 67470) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2021.
New Cambria has 16 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 $75.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67470 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.1M in property damage in the New Cambria, KS area (ZIP 67470). 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 →