Hoxie, KS (ZIP 67740) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 334 natural disaster events on record. These include 253 hailstorms, 49 severe wind events, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hoxie is hailstorms, with 253 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (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 $828.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Hoxie has experienced 6 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 $130K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2023.
Hoxie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoxie was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $12.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 16, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 14, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67740 has experienced 334 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (253 events), severe wind events (49 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoxie, KS, with 253 events documented. These events have caused a combined $828.6K in property damage.
Yes, Hoxie (ZIP 67740) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2023.
Hoxie has 25 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67740 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $12.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.1M in property damage in the Hoxie, KS area (ZIP 67740). 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 →