With 374 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67501 in Hutchinson, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 268 hailstorms, 35 severe wind events, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $137M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hutchinson is hailstorms, with 268 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (1%) 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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $77.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $44.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 19, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hutchinson was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67501 has experienced 374 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (268 events), severe wind events (35 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (16 events), earthquakes (12 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hutchinson, KS, with 268 events documented. These events have caused a combined $375K in property damage.
Yes, Hutchinson (ZIP 67501) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Hutchinson has 22 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 $77.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67501 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $37.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137M in property damage in the Hutchinson, KS area (ZIP 67501). 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 →