Holcomb, KS (ZIP 67851) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 354 natural disaster events on record. These include 281 hailstorms, 51 severe wind events, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (281 total). Of these, 9 (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 $53M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 14% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 3 (6%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holcomb 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 67851 has experienced 354 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (281 events), severe wind events (51 events), and tornadoes (22 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holcomb, KS, with 281 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53M in property damage.
Holcomb has 22 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67851 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 $88.4M in property damage in the Holcomb, KS area (ZIP 67851). 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 →