Ford, KS (ZIP 67842) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 243 natural disaster events on record. These include 195 hailstorms, 31 severe wind events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (195 total). Of these, 4 (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 $13.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 1, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $227.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
Ford has experienced 1 flood 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ford was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 28, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 2002), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67842 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), severe wind events (31 events), tornadoes (16 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ford, KS, with 195 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.8K in property damage.
Yes, Ford (ZIP 67842) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2007.
Ford 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 $227.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67842 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 28, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Ford, KS area (ZIP 67842). 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 →