Penokee, KS (ZIP 67659) has experienced 193 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 132 hailstorms, 40 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Penokee is hailstorms, with 132 recorded events making up 68% 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 $2.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% 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 $583.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Penokee has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $628.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2023.
Penokee 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 Penokee 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. EF1 Tornado on Jun 16, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67659 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), severe wind events (40 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penokee, KS, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1K in property damage.
Yes, Penokee (ZIP 67659) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $628.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2023.
Penokee has 13 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67659 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 $29.9M in property damage in the Penokee, KS area (ZIP 67659). 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 →