With 312 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67831 in Ashland, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 283 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 283 recorded incidents (91% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (6%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $47.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashland was 2.8" Hail on Jun 28, 2003, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 24, 1998), causing $160K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67831 has experienced 312 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (283 events), tornadoes (16 events), and severe wind events (13 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashland, KS, with 283 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Ashland has 16 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 $47.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67831 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 28, 2003. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Ashland, KS area (ZIP 67831). 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 →