Oberlin, KS (ZIP 67749) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 305 natural disaster events on record. These include 240 hailstorms, 36 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Oberlin is hailstorms, with 240 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (2%) 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 $24.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% 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 $388.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2015.
Oberlin has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Oberlin 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oberlin was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67749 has experienced 305 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (240 events), severe wind events (36 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oberlin, KS, with 240 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.3K in property damage.
Yes, Oberlin (ZIP 67749) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Oberlin has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67749 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Oberlin, KS area (ZIP 67749). 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 →