With 500 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67756 in Wheeler, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 398 hailstorms, 66 severe wind events, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 398 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 13% of the disaster record here, with 66 events documented. 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 $744.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $390.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Wheeler has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheeler was 4.2" Hail on Jul 20, 2009, which caused $24.9M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 25, 1997), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67756 has experienced 500 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (398 events), severe wind events (66 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheeler, KS, with 398 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wheeler (ZIP 67756) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $390.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Wheeler has 13 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67756 was 4.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2009. This event caused $24.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Wheeler, KS area (ZIP 67756). 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 →