With 230 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67522 in Buhler, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 167 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Buhler is hailstorms, with 167 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $212.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buhler was Flood on May 23, 2007, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $3.7M in damages. Flash Flood on May 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67522 has experienced 230 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), severe wind events (22 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (13 events), and tornadoes (13 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buhler, KS, with 167 events documented.
Yes, Buhler (ZIP 67522) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Buhler has 13 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67522 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2007. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22M in property damage in the Buhler, KS area (ZIP 67522). 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 →