Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Pretty Prairie, KS area (ZIP 67570). These include 100 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pretty Prairie is hailstorms, with 100 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% 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 $461K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $44.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2019.
Pretty Prairie has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Pretty Prairie has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1990.
Pretty Prairie has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pretty Prairie was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 29, 2015 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67570 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pretty Prairie, KS, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Pretty Prairie (ZIP 67570) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Pretty Prairie has 4 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67570 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $37.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.6M in property damage in the Pretty Prairie, KS area (ZIP 67570). 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 →