Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 67658

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 67658, Kansas

ZIP 67658 in Paradise sits in the interior eastern United States. Its semi-arid continental climate produces hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley, and notably one of the most intense tornado seasons in the world, peaking in May and June. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 67658 carries an overall risk score of 4.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to hail and drought.

Within Kansas, ZIP 67658's risk is, near the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Kansas identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by hail and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 67658'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 ice storm exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.