Government records show 262 natural disaster events affecting the Ingalls, KS area (ZIP 67853) — a notably active disaster history. These include 201 hailstorms, 47 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ingalls is hailstorms, with 201 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (5%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
Ingalls 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 Ingalls was 3" Hail on Jun 12, 2009, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1996), causing $850K in damages. 1" Hail on May 18, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67853 has experienced 262 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (201 events), severe wind events (47 events), tornadoes (12 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ingalls, KS, with 201 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ingalls (ZIP 67853) 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.
Ingalls has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67853 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2009. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Ingalls, KS area (ZIP 67853). 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 →