Windom, KS (ZIP 67491) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 80 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 80 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
Windom has experienced 10 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Windom has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Windom has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Windom has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Windom was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 3, 2005), causing $14.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($9.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67491 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Windom, KS, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $630K in property damage.
Yes, Windom (ZIP 67491) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Windom has 9 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 $28.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67491 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 $56.1M in property damage in the Windom, KS area (ZIP 67491). 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 →