ZIP code 67640, covering Gorham, KS, has 177 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 140 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $358.3K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (140 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% 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 $15.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
There have been 14 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Gorham has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 11, 2019.
Gorham has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorham was EF1 Tornado on Sep 21, 2006, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67640 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), earthquakes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorham, KS, with 140 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Gorham (ZIP 67640) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2007.
Gorham has 14 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 $325.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67640 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 21, 2006. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $358.3K in property damage in the Gorham, KS area (ZIP 67640). 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 →