Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 67120

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 67120, Kansas

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 67120 serves the Peck community. The semi-arid continental climate of this part of Kansas — bringing hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 67120's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include tornado and drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 67120's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and tornado, as measured by FEMA across Kansas. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 67120's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.