Brownell, KS (ZIP 67521) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 117 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 117 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2008.
Brownell has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Brownell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownell was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 25, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67521 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownell, KS, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Brownell has 16 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67521 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.6M in property damage in the Brownell, KS area (ZIP 67521). 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 →