With 208 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67564 in Galatia, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 167 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Galatia is hailstorms, with 167 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $43.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2014.
Galatia has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2011.
Galatia has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
Galatia has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galatia was EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 2001, which caused $43M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 5, 2007), causing $30M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($9.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67564 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galatia, KS, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Galatia (ZIP 67564) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
Galatia has 11 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 $43.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67564 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 2001. This event caused $43M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.3M in property damage in the Galatia, KS area (ZIP 67564). 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 →