Government records show 212 natural disaster events affecting the Dorrance, KS area (ZIP 67634) — a notably active disaster history. These include 163 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (163 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Dorrance has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $41.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2014.
Dorrance has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $965K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Dorrance has experienced 7 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 $352.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Dorrance has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorrance was Winter Storm on Jan 4, 2005, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $9.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67634 has experienced 212 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (163 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorrance, KS, with 163 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Dorrance (ZIP 67634) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $352.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Dorrance has 9 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 $965K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67634 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 4, 2005. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5M in property damage in the Dorrance, KS area (ZIP 67634). 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 →