ZIP code 67736, covering Gove, KS, has 158 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 124 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (124 total). Of these, 9 (7%) 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 $45.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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 $95.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
Gove has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2017.
Gove has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gove was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 23, 2008), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67736 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzards (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gove, KS, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.5K in property damage.
Gove has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67736 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the Gove, KS area (ZIP 67736). 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 →