Colby, KS (ZIP 67701) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 383 natural disaster events on record. These include 291 hailstorms, 56 severe wind events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colby is hailstorms, with 291 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (3%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 15% of the disaster record here, with 56 events documented. 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 $688.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2007.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 2020.
Colby has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $36.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colby was 4.2" Hail on Jul 12, 2010, which caused $10.9M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $4.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1995 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67701 has experienced 383 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (291 events), severe wind events (56 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (15 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colby, KS, with 291 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Colby (ZIP 67701) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2023.
Colby has 16 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67701 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 12, 2010. This event caused $10.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Colby, KS area (ZIP 67701). 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 →