ZIP code 67523, covering Burdett, KS, has 185 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 155 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (155 total). Of these, 5 (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 $1.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burdett was EF3 Tornado on Apr 30, 1972, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 30, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67523 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), tornadoes (18 events), and severe wind events (12 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burdett, KS, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8K in property damage.
Burdett has 18 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67523 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1972. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Burdett, KS area (ZIP 67523). 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 →