With 292 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67672 in Wa Keeney, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 244 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
With 244 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
Wa Keeney 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.
Wa Keeney has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wa Keeney was EF4 Tornado on Jun 27, 1951, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 16, 1998), causing $1.2M 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 67672 has experienced 292 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (244 events), severe wind events (26 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wa Keeney, KS, with 244 events documented.
Wa Keeney has 19 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67672 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1951. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Wa Keeney, KS area (ZIP 67672). 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 →