Ogallah, KS (ZIP 67656) has experienced 192 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 149 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ogallah is hailstorms, with 149 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2008.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Ogallah has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ogallah was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 27, 1951), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67656 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (149 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (20 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ogallah, KS, with 149 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Ogallah has 21 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67656 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Ogallah, KS area (ZIP 67656). 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 →