Grainfield, KS (ZIP 67737) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 242 natural disaster events on record. These include 190 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grainfield is hailstorms, with 190 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (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 $654K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% 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 $723.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $642.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Grainfield 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.
Grainfield has experienced 5 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 $59K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grainfield was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 16, 2006), causing $625K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67737 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (190 events), severe wind events (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (8 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grainfield, KS, with 190 events documented. These events have caused a combined $654K in property damage.
Yes, Grainfield (ZIP 67737) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $59K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2023.
Grainfield has 13 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 $642.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67737 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 $20.2M in property damage in the Grainfield, KS area (ZIP 67737). 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 →