Government records show 315 natural disaster events affecting the Ensign, KS area (ZIP 67841) — a notably active disaster history. These include 257 hailstorms, 36 severe wind events, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ensign is hailstorms, with 257 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $840K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
Ensign has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ensign was 2.5" Hail on May 23, 1998, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 16, 2025), causing $5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 8, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67841 has experienced 315 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (257 events), severe wind events (36 events), tornadoes (21 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ensign, KS, with 257 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Ensign (ZIP 67841) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2018.
Ensign has 21 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 $840K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67841 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 23, 1998. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Ensign, KS area (ZIP 67841). 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 →