With 234 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67642 in Hill City, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 168 hailstorms, 44 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M.
With 168 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% 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 $201.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2024.
There have been 12 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Hill City has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $736.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2023.
Hill City has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
Hill City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hill City was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 20, 2011), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 20, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67642 has experienced 234 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), severe wind events (44 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hill City, KS, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Hill City (ZIP 67642) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $736.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2023.
Hill City has 12 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67642 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Hill City, KS area (ZIP 67642). 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 →