Government records show 300 natural disaster events affecting the Fowler, KS area (ZIP 67844) — a notably active disaster history. These include 248 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 24 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fowler is hailstorms, with 248 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $832.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2021.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Fowler 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fowler was 2.5" Hail on Jul 8, 2025, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 24, 1998), causing $1.9M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 28, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67844 has experienced 300 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (248 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (24 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fowler, KS, with 248 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Fowler (ZIP 67844) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2019.
Fowler has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $832.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67844 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 8, 2025. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Fowler, KS area (ZIP 67844). 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 →