ZIP code 67838, covering Deerfield, KS, has 182 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 158 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deerfield is hailstorms, with 158 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deerfield was EF3 Tornado on Jun 23, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 21, 2008), causing $3.6M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 20, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67838 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (158 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind events (12 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deerfield, KS, with 158 events documented.
Deerfield has 12 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67838 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Deerfield, KS area (ZIP 67838). 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 →