With 501 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67846 in Garden City, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 381 hailstorms, 83 severe wind events, and 35 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 381 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (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 $53.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 17% of the disaster record here, with 83 events documented. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $34M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2024.
Garden City has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garden City was 4" Hail on Jul 1, 1999, which caused $53M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 23, 1967), causing $25M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 21, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67846 has experienced 501 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (381 events), severe wind events (83 events), tornadoes (35 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garden City, KS, with 381 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53.8M in property damage.
Yes, Garden City (ZIP 67846) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2005.
Garden City has 35 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 $34M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67846 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 1999. This event caused $53M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.8M in property damage in the Garden City, KS area (ZIP 67846). 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 →