With 277 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67951 in Hugoton, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 235 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 235 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hugoton was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 18, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 18, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67951 has experienced 277 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (235 events), severe wind events (24 events), and tornadoes (18 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hugoton, KS, with 235 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250.5K in property damage.
Hugoton has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67951 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Hugoton, KS area (ZIP 67951). 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 →