Government records show 234 natural disaster events affecting the Garfield, KS area (ZIP 67529) — a notably active disaster history. These include 195 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (195 total). Of these, 4 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 18, 2025.
Garfield has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garfield was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 2, 1996, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 7, 1993), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67529 has experienced 234 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garfield, KS, with 195 events documented.
Yes, Garfield (ZIP 67529) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2007.
Garfield 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 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67529 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 2, 1996. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Garfield, KS area (ZIP 67529). 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 →