Hazard Score
306 Catastrophes Recorded
Smith County, Kansas
1 Cities with a Population of 3,674, and 1,748 Households
Smith County, Kansas has a very low overall natural disaster risk, with specific hazards like hail and wind events ranking relatively low in terms of risk. The county's vulnerability to tornadoes and lightning strikes is also considered very low. The area's risk of flooding is very low, with only 13 flood events recorded in the past. Smith County has a relatively high resilience score, indicating its ability to withstand and recover from natural disasters is relatively high.
Climate factors specific to Smith County include a moderate risk of wind events and a relatively low risk of wildfires. The county is not prone to hurricanes, tsunamis, or volcanic activity. While there are no nearby coastlines or fault lines, the county is surrounded by water bodies like Cedar Creek Lake and Smith County State Lake, which could impact hazard risk in the event of flooding. The county's geological features, including mountain peaks like Mount Kearsarge, also play a role in shaping its risk profile.
Overall, Smith County's natural disaster risk is characterized by a mix of very low to moderate risks across different hazard categories. The county's significant historical events include hail storms, wind events, and lightning strikes, which have impacted the area in the past. Smith County's proximity to water bodies and mountain peaks adds to its risk profile, although its low vulnerability to certain hazards like wildfires and tornadoes helps balance out the overall risk assessment. Multiple independent sources corroborate these findings, ensuring the accuracy of the natural disaster and climate risk assessment for Smith County, Kansas.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
5
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
82
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
5
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Smith County, located in Kansas, has a population of 3,674 with a population density of 4.1 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, with 3,733 individuals identifying as such, while the Black population is significantly lower at only 10 individuals. The county has a median age of 49.6, with slightly more females than males. The average household size is 2.17, and there are a total of 1,748 households in the county, with 484 vacant housing units. In terms of agriculture, there were 497 farms in 2012, covering a total of 334,362 acres, with an average farm size of 1,007 acres and an average farm sale of $223,270. In 2017, the number of farms decreased to 425, but the total crop acres increased to 363,167, with an average farm size of 1,274 acres and an average farm sale of $304,144.
Compared to other counties in Kansas, Smith County has a lower population and population density. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average. In terms of agriculture, Smith County has a higher average farm size and average farm sale compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of vacant housing units compared to other counties in Kansas. Overall, Smith County stands out for its agricultural sector and rural characteristics, showcasing a slower pace of life and a close-knit community.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-08-16
Bill Anderson
2020-02-29
Hailstorm
2019-09-21
Hailstorm
2019-05-06
Hailstorm
2019-05-06
Hailstorm
2019-05-06
Hailstorm
2019-03-28
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-09-20
Hailstorm
2018-07-19
Hailstorm
2018-05-23
Hailstorm
2018-05-01
Hailstorm
2018-05-01
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2018-05-01
Hailstorm
2018-03-23
Hailstorm
2018-03-23
Hailstorm
2017-10-01
Hailstorm
2017-06-13
Hailstorm
2017-05-16
Hailstorm
2017-05-16
Q And 140th
2017-03-06
Hailstorm
2016-06-03
Hailstorm
2016-06-03
Hailstorm
2016-06-03
Hailstorm
2016-05-26
Tornado
2016-04-26
Hailstorm
2015-08-06
Hailstorm
2015-08-06
Hailstorm
2015-05-29
Hailstorm
2015-05-29
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2015-05-06
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2015-05-06
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2015-04-18
Tornado
2015-04-12
Hailstorm
2015-04-12
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2015-04-12
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2014-08-17
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2014-08-09
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2014-08-09
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2014-08-09
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2014-06-14
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2014-06-14
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2014-06-11
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2014-05-11
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2014-05-11
Hailstorm
2013-07-20
Hailstorm
2013-06-23
Tornado
2013-05-27
Tornado
2013-05-27
Tornado
2013-05-27
Hailstorm
2013-05-27
Hailstorm
2013-05-08
Hailstorm
2012-10-04
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2012-10-04
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2012-09-06
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-27
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-14
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2011-08-26
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2011-07-02
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-21
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2011-04-14
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2011-04-14
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2011-04-14
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2011-04-14
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2010-07-17
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2010-07-17
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2010-07-14
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2010-06-19
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2010-06-19
Hailstorm
2008-08-15
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2008-08-09Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-11
Hailstorm
2008-06-11
Hailstorm
2008-06-11
Tornado
2008-06-07
Hailstorm
2008-06-07
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2008-06-05
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2008-06-05
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2008-06-02
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-23
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2008-04-24
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2008-04-23
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2008-04-23
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2007-07-15
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2007-06-22
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2007-06-12
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
Tornado
2007-05-04
Hailstorm
2007-05-04
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2007-05-04
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2006-06-29
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2006-05-08
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2006-05-08
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2006-05-08
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2006-03-30
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2006-03-30
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2006-03-12
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2005-06-27
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2004-09-17
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2004-07-07
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2004-07-07
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2004-07-07
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2004-07-07
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2004-07-04
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2004-06-05
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2004-05-29
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2004-03-27
Hailstorm
2003-08-18
Hailstorm
2003-06-28
Tornado
2003-06-23
Tornado
2003-06-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-06-23Hailstorm
2003-05-13
Hailstorm
2003-04-29
Hailstorm
2003-04-29
Hailstorm
2002-08-11
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2002-06-15
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2002-06-15
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2002-06-11
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-22
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2002-05-15
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2002-05-15
Tornado
2002-05-05
Tornado
2002-05-05
Hailstorm
2001-07-18
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2001-07-05
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2001-04-20
Tornado
2001-04-10
Tornado
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2000-07-25
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2000-07-25
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2000-06-19
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2000-06-19
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1999-07-05
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1999-07-05
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-06-28Hailstorm
1999-06-01
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1999-05-22
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1999-05-22
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1999-05-22
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1999-05-22
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1999-05-22
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1999-05-22
Tornado
1999-05-14
Hailstorm
1999-05-14
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1999-05-14
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1999-05-04
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1998-08-02
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1998-06-23
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1998-06-23
Tornado
1998-06-13
Hailstorm
1998-06-13
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1998-06-08
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1998-05-28
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1997-09-08
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1996-07-27
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1996-07-10
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1996-07-07
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1996-07-03
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1996-06-06
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1996-06-06
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1995-09-11
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1995-09-11
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1995-07-25
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1995-07-24
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1994-07-01
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1994-06-12
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1994-05-28
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1994-05-05
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1994-05-05
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1994-05-05
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1994-04-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1993-09-18
Hailstorm
1993-08-18
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1993-08-18
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1993-08-18
Hailstorm
1993-06-29
Tornado
1993-06-17
Tornado
1993-06-17
Tornado
1993-06-17
Hailstorm
1993-06-01
Tornado
1993-05-08
Tornado
1993-05-08
Tornado
1993-05-08
Tornado
1993-05-07
Hailstorm
1993-05-07
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1993-05-07
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1993-05-06
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1993-05-06
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1993-05-06
Hailstorm
1992-07-24
Tornado
1992-07-18
Hailstorm
1992-06-15
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1992-06-15
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1991-06-30
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1991-05-29
Tornado
1991-04-11
Hailstorm
1991-04-11
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1991-04-11
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1991-04-11
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1991-04-11
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1991-04-11
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1991-04-11
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1991-04-11
Tornado
1990-06-16
Hailstorm
1990-06-16
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1990-06-16
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1990-06-14
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1990-06-01
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1990-05-08
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1990-05-08
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1990-05-08
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1990-04-25
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1990-04-24
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1990-04-24
Tornado
1990-03-13
Hailstorm
1990-03-13
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1990-03-13
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1989-07-17
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1989-07-17
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1989-07-17
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1989-06-30
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1987-09-09
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1987-08-06
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1987-08-06
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1987-06-15
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1986-09-18
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1986-08-20
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1986-08-20
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1986-08-20
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1986-08-20
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1986-08-04
Hailstorm
1986-06-13
Tornado
1986-05-16
Hailstorm
1986-05-16
Hailstorm
1986-05-16
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1986-04-26
Hailstorm
1986-04-26
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1986-04-13
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1986-04-13
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1985-06-23
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1985-05-26
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1985-05-13
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1985-05-10
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1985-03-26
Hailstorm
1984-07-10
Hailstorm
1984-06-09
Hailstorm
1984-06-09
Hailstorm
1982-06-14
Hailstorm
1982-06-14
Tornado
1982-05-11
Tornado
1982-05-10
Hailstorm
1982-05-10
Hailstorm
1982-05-10
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1982-05-10
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1980-08-31
Hailstorm
1978-07-06
Hailstorm
1978-06-25
Hailstorm
1975-05-31
Hailstorm
1974-06-12
Hailstorm
1974-05-17
Tornado
1973-09-25
Hailstorm
1973-06-02
Tornado
1973-04-19
Tornado
1973-03-13
Hailstorm
1972-08-02
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1971-08-05
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1971-07-03
Tornado
1971-05-30
Hailstorm
1970-06-15
Hailstorm
1970-05-09
Hailstorm
1967-05-26
Hailstorm
1966-06-27
Hailstorm
1965-06-06
Tornado
1965-05-25
Tornado
1965-05-25
Hailstorm
1964-08-10
Tornado
1963-06-11
Tornado
1959-05-20
Tornado
1957-06-15
Hailstorm
1955-06-15
Tornado
1955-06-04