ZIP code 67628, covering Cedar, KS, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
Cedar has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2001.
Cedar has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2019.
Cedar has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $955K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Cedar has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Cedar 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar was EF1 Tornado on Apr 25, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 19, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67628 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar, KS, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, Cedar (ZIP 67628) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2019.
Cedar has 8 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67628 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Cedar, KS area (ZIP 67628). 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 →