Government records show 237 natural disaster events affecting the Edson, KS area (ZIP 67733) — a notably active disaster history. These include 169 hailstorms, 40 severe wind events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (169 total). Of these, 7 (4%) 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 $24.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $561K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 2011.
Edson has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $54.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edson was 4.2" Hail on Jul 20, 2009, which caused $24.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 2007), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Oct 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67733 has experienced 237 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (169 events), severe wind events (40 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edson, KS, with 169 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.9M in property damage.
Yes, Edson (ZIP 67733) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2023.
Edson has 11 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67733 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 $30.5M in property damage in the Edson, KS area (ZIP 67733). 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 →