Government records show 338 natural disaster events affecting the Oakley, KS area (ZIP 67748) — a notably active disaster history. These include 269 hailstorms, 50 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (269 total). 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Oakley has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Oakley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $183K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2020.
Oakley has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakley was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 23, 1996), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67748 has experienced 338 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (269 events), severe wind events (50 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakley, KS, with 269 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Oakley (ZIP 67748) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $183K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2020.
Oakley has 9 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67748 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Oakley, KS area (ZIP 67748). 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 →