Government records show 202 natural disaster events affecting the Kismet, KS area (ZIP 67859) — a notably active disaster history. These include 164 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kismet is hailstorms, with 164 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kismet was 1.8" Hail on May 15, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 24, 2015), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67859 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (164 events), tornadoes (19 events), and severe wind events (19 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kismet, KS, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Kismet has 19 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67859 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 15, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Kismet, KS area (ZIP 67859). 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 →