ZIP code 67868, covering Pierceville, KS, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $972K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pierceville is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (7%) 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 $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $719K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2020.
Pierceville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pierceville was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 28, 2018, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 29, 2009), causing $240K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67868 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (19 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierceville, KS, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Pierceville has 5 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 $245K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67868 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 28, 2018. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $972K in property damage in the Pierceville, KS area (ZIP 67868). 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 →