Plains, KS (ZIP 67869) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 212 natural disaster events on record. These include 172 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (172 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plains was EF1 Tornado on Jun 9, 2005, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 15, 2003), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67869 has experienced 212 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (172 events), tornadoes (24 events), and severe wind events (16 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plains, KS, with 172 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Plains has 24 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67869 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 2005. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Plains, KS area (ZIP 67869). 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 →