Bird City, KS (ZIP 67731) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 354 natural disaster events on record. These include 274 hailstorms, 48 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Bird City is hailstorms, with 274 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (5%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2019.
Bird City has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $362.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2023.
Bird City has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bird City was 4.2" Hail on Jul 20, 2009, which caused $24.9M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 25, 1997), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67731 has experienced 354 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (274 events), severe wind events (48 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bird City, KS, with 274 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bird City (ZIP 67731) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $362.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2023.
Bird City 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67731 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2009. This event caused $24.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.5M in property damage in the Bird City, KS area (ZIP 67731). 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 →