ZIP code 67487, covering Wakefield, KS, has 131 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (105 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $368K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $907.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
Wakefield has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Wakefield has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Wakefield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wakefield was Flash Flood on May 24, 2007, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 1951), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67487 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wakefield, KS, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $368K in property damage.
Yes, Wakefield (ZIP 67487) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $980K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Wakefield has 11 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 $907.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67487 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 24, 2007. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Wakefield, KS area (ZIP 67487). 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 →