With 206 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67849 in Hanston, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 180 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $716.3K.
With 180 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 $1.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2025.
Hanston has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $587.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
Hanston has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanston was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1972, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 10, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67849 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanston, KS, with 180 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8K in property damage.
Yes, Hanston (ZIP 67849) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2008.
Hanston has 8 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 $587.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67849 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1972. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $716.3K in property damage in the Hanston, KS area (ZIP 67849). 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 →