Walker, KS (ZIP 67674) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Walker is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% 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 $15.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Walker has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1964.
Walker has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 11, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 2, 2006, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67674 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, KS, with 42 events documented.
Walker has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67674 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 2, 2006. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16K in property damage in the Walker, KS area (ZIP 67674). 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 →