Government records show 318 natural disaster events affecting the Atwood, KS area (ZIP 67730) — a notably active disaster history. These include 249 hailstorms, 48 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (249 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $542.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $714.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2007.
Atwood has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2020.
Atwood has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atwood was 4.2" Hail on Jul 12, 2010, which caused $10.9M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 17, 2009), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67730 has experienced 318 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (249 events), severe wind events (48 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atwood, KS, with 249 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.3M in property damage.
Yes, Atwood (ZIP 67730) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
Atwood has 15 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 $714.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67730 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 $12.7M in property damage in the Atwood, KS area (ZIP 67730). 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 →