Government records show 201 natural disaster events affecting the South Hutchinson, KS area (ZIP 67505) — a notably active disaster history. These include 134 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (134 total). Of these, 2 (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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 19 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 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 19, 2020.
South Hutchinson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $17.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Hutchinson was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 29, 2004), causing $17.9M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2007 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67505 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (14 events), earthquakes (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), 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 South Hutchinson, KS, with 134 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, South Hutchinson (ZIP 67505) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
South Hutchinson has 5 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 $17.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67505 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 $75.7M in property damage in the South Hutchinson, KS area (ZIP 67505). 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 →