Wallace, KS (ZIP 67761) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 293 natural disaster events on record. These include 232 hailstorms, 48 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wallace is hailstorms, with 232 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 $10.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% 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 $713.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Wallace has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2022.
Wallace has experienced 4 blizzards 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2020.
Wallace has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $212.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallace was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67761 has experienced 293 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (232 events), severe wind events (48 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallace, KS, with 232 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8K in property damage.
Yes, Wallace (ZIP 67761) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $212.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2021.
Wallace has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67761 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Wallace, KS area (ZIP 67761). 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 →