Government records show 280 natural disaster events affecting the Phillipsburg, KS area (ZIP 67661) — a notably active disaster history. These include 232 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (232 total). Of these, 4 (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 $42M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2013.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Phillipsburg has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Phillipsburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phillipsburg was 2.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2000, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 10, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67661 has experienced 280 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (232 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phillipsburg, KS, with 232 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42M in property damage.
Yes, Phillipsburg (ZIP 67661) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Phillipsburg has 14 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67661 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2000. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.3M in property damage in the Phillipsburg, KS area (ZIP 67661). 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 →