Modoc, KS (ZIP 67863) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 208 natural disaster events on record. These include 178 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (178 total). 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 $507K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Modoc has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Modoc has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2020.
Modoc has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Modoc was 3" Hail on May 16, 1999, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67863 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (178 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Modoc, KS, with 178 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Modoc (ZIP 67863) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2021.
Modoc has 9 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 $330K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67863 was 3" Hail, which occurred on May 16, 1999. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Modoc, KS area (ZIP 67863). 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 →