With 321 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67834 in Bucklin, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 261 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 28 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 261 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (3%) 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 $3.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (20%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Bucklin has experienced 2 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bucklin was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 11, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 7, 2002), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67834 has experienced 321 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (261 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (28 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bucklin, KS, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8K in property damage.
Yes, Bucklin (ZIP 67834) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Bucklin has 30 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67834 was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 11, 1996. 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 $3M in property damage in the Bucklin, KS area (ZIP 67834). 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 →