BlockWinfield, Kansas
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1889 and the latest in 1985. It stands in Winfield City. It lies in ZIP code area 67156. It stands on Timber Creek. The Survey maps it on the Winfield quadrangle. 11,777 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,129 feet above sea level.
On record in Winfield
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 12 of 19 shown
W.H. Coffin Houselisted 2003
Cowley County National Bank Buildinglisted 1983
East Badger Creek Culvertlisted 2015
Grace Methodist Episcopal Churchlisted 2005
W. P. Hackney Houselisted 1973
Pettit Cleaners Buildinglisted 2005
Silver Creek Bridgelisted 1987
St. John's Lutheran College Girls Dormitorylisted 2002
St. John's Lutheran College-Baden Halllisted 2011
West Dormitory-St. John's Collegelisted 1991
Wilmer Houselisted 2008
Winfield National Bank Buildinglisted 2012
Population over time
2 figuresWinfield fell from 12,301 to 11,777 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,301 | |
| 2020 | 11,777 | -524 (-4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 14 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1889 USGS Burden quadrangle1:125000, 6 printings
- 1955 USGS Wichita quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Wichita quadrangle1:250000
- 1965 USGS Winfield quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1985 USGS Sedan quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
63 since 2001Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 63 fires within 5 miles of Winfield between 2001 and 2018, burning about 484 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 26 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 20 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 7 |
| Other causes | 6 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Cowley County | 2209 |
| 3 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Cowley County | 2162 |
| 22 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Cowley County | 2324 |
| 4 August 2017 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Cowley County | 1891 |
| 3 August 2017 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Cowley County | 1883 |
| 31 July 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Cowley County | 1855 |
| 21 July 2017 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Cowley County | 1777 |
| 19 July 2017 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Cowley County | 1759 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Winfield: 1 producer, 1 unknown. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Dimension, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Rock Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Elam Quarry | Stone, Dimension | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 257 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Winfield in 257 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 133 hail, 90 thunderstorm wind, 13 flash flood, 6 tornado. The reports record 4 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | 2 hurt, $250,000 | In southeast Winfield, one barn was blown off it's foundation, slamming into the west wall of a home. One couple sustained minor injuries due to broken glass. Three other barns also sustained damage. A second house, 9 miles southeast of Winfield, sustained damage to siding. In addition, seven mobile homes sustained damage including one that was destroyed. |
| June 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | 2 hurt, $5,000 | no account filed |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Winfield | $320,000 | Extremely heavy rainfall from the end of June into early July caused flash flooding throughout Cowley County. The flash flooding and the ensuing river flooding resulted in roughly 320 thousand dollars in damage. Major flooding was observed on the Walnut River at Winfield with a crest of 35.79 feet recorded the evening of July 1st. This was 17.79 feet above flood stage. The Walnut River at Winfield remained above flood stage until July 3rd. Moderate flooding was also observed on the Walnut River and the Arkansas River at Arkansas City. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $300,000 | Rubbermaid plant lost 100 feet of roofing. |
| September 2008 | Flood | Winfield | $255,000 | Rapidly rising water along the Walnut River caused the Winfield Fairgrounds to flood. This flood caused the rapid evacuation of thousands of campers who had come to claim thier spot for the annual Walnut Valley Festival. Muddy conditions caused by up to 3.50 inches of rainfall lead to many of the campers to be pulled or towed out of the effected area. The water inundated the main grandstand and most of the stages, causing superfical damage but mainly caused some minor road damage. |
| September 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $132,000 | Damaging winds from the rear flank downdraft of a supercell thunderstorm tore across portions of Winfield, laying out a path of destruction from north of Winfield, Kansas, to the east side of downtown. A trailer was destroyed northwest of Winfiled. A church on the east side of town lost a portion of its roof, which flew off the building and pierced the side of a sport utility vehicle that was parked nearby. A stout awning was also blown off a building on the east side of town, and numerous tree branches were knocked down as well. A good portion of the town was left without power. |
| June 2008 | Tornado (EF1) | Winfield | $125,000 | The tornado moved southeast and caused damage to three homesteads. One of the homes along 151st Road had the most extensive damage, including a 5th wheel camper thrown 75 feet and destroyed, a 500 gallon propane tank overturned. The tornado also caused damage to the home and garage, and damage to two outbuildings and several vehicles. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $120,000 | Tree limbs and power poles were bent over or downed across southern portions of Winfield. Roof damage occurred to a business in downtown Winfield, resulting in the eventual demolition of the structure by city crews. Additionally, an 18 x 20 foot metal garage was destroyed. The Arkansas City Traveler contributed to this report. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $100,000 | Two 80,000 bushel grain bins were blown over. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $100,000 | Substantial damage to homes, a hospital, temporary storage structures, campers and vehicles. Widespread tree damage and downed power lines. Damage also occurred at nearby Strother Field and at Rock where nine steel bins were damaged with one blown over. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $75,000 | Parked semi-truck blown on top of parked Honda Odyssey mini-van. (Narrative courtesy of Winfield Daily Courier.) |
| October 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $50,000 | Trailer home flipped over and destroyed. Time estimated based on timing of 0.88 inch hail at Burden. |
| March 1993 | Hail | Winfield | $50,000 | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $27,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down several power poles northeast of Winfield as well as west of Burden. |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $25,000 | Two tractor-trailers, normally used for transporting cattle, overturned on Highway 77, closing the highway for one hour. Fortunately there were no injuires. Velocity estimate based on severe thunderstorm gust measured 3 miles west of Winfield at 1047 CST. (Narrative courtesy of Wichita Eagle and Winfield Daily Courier.) |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $25,000 | Barn leveled. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $20,000 | Major, widespread tree damage occurred, knocking down power lines across Arkansas City. Around 175 residences lost power, most of which were in Arkansas City where a traffic light was also blown down. A fireworks stand was also blown down. The narrative was courtesy of The Arkansas City Traveler. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $12,000 | Six power poles were downed along Highway 160 three to five miles west of Winfield. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $10,000 | Four utility poles were downed along Highway 160. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $10,000 | Power poles were downed near the intersection of Highway 1 and 4. |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $10,000 | Uprooted tree fell onto roof of a home. (Narrative courtesy Winfield Daily Courier.) |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $10,000 | Semi blown off Highway 77. |
| June 2003 | Flash Flood | Winfield | $10,000 | Around 3 inches of rain, occurring within a span of approximately 2 hours, caused flash flooding, reaching depths that nearly submerged some vehicles. The flash flooding flowed into the basement of one home; the basement flooding to a depth of nearly 15 inches. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $10,000 | Tree uprooted and fell onto Union Hall Building at Strother Field. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $8,000 | Tree knocked down and a section of privacy fence blown down. |
| May 2000 | Lightning | Winfield | $8,000 | Lightning set fire to a garage attic. The fire spread into the kitchen where damage to the ceilings and walls occurred. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $5,000 | Three utility poles were downed along Highway 160 east of Winfield. Information courtesy of the Arkansas City Traveler. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $5,000 | Winds estimated at 70 mph downed tree limbs as large as one-foot in diameter, and also downed some minor road signs. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $5,000 | Part of a facade was torn from a furniture store and wrapped around a light pole. |
| September 2001 | Lightning | Winfield | $2,500 | A large tree extending over a three-bedroom house was struck. The discharge traveled to the house, entering through telephone wiring as well as possibly a television cable and light fixture. The resulting fire was contained in one bedroom. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $1,000 | A car shed was destroyed about three-quarters of a mile east of Highway 77 on 132nd Road. |
| September 2008 | Flash Flood | Winfield | $1,000 | Flash flooding was reported 5 miles west of Winfield. |
| August 2003 | Lightning | Winfield | $1,000 | Warehouse owned by Greif Brothers Corporation struck. The lightning struck the fuse box, however damage to the structure and it's contents was minimal. (Arkansas City Traveler). |
| April 2011 | Hail | Winfield | $750 | The golfball sized hail broke three windows on the north side of a business. |
| May 1993 | Hail | Winfield | $500 | A line of thunderstorms produced 70 mile an hour winds and hail as large as golf balls across parts Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, Sumner and Cowley Counties. Sumner County, including Wellington, Conway Springs and Oxford caught some significant damage, while only minor damage occurred in the other locations. |
| February 1993 | Hail | Winfield | $500 | no account filed |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $200 | A sign was damaged at a strip mall on the east side of Winfield. |
| May 2022 | Flood | Winfield | $100 | Multiple closed roads were reported around Winfield, Kansas due to heavy rainfall. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Winfield | $100 | Street flooding was reported in Winfield. City had to barricade roads due to the flooding. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Winfield | $100 | Water was reported over the road north of highway 160. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | $100 | Small tree limbs were downed. |
| May 2009 | Flood | Winfield | $100 | A spotter repored 6 to 8 inches of water over Highway 160 just west of Winfield. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | Report relayed by emergency management. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | There were power outages reported in Winfield. |
| June 2024 | Hail | Winfield | - | Half dollar to baseball sized hail fell south of Winfield City Lake and was relayed via dispatch. |
| June 2024 | Heavy Rain | Winfield | - | A total of 3.86 inches fell in a 24 hour period northeast of Winfield. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | A goat shelter, sheep shelter, chicken coop and pole barn were destroyed via a social media report. Several animals were unfortunately lost. The time is estimated from radar. |
| August 2024 | Hail | Winfield | - | The report was relayed about one mile southwest of Winfield City Lake. |
| February 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | A report of a tree down in the north lane of 14th near Country Club on the west side of Winfield. Time is estimated from radar. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | Three inch tree limbs blown down. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | KAKE news reported a blown over tractor-trailor. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | Home weather station report. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | Multiple reported of tree limbs down and power outages. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Winfield | - | Law enforcement reports an estimated wind of 70 mph. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Winfield | - | A picture was sent via Twitter of just shy of golf ball sized hail. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Winfield | - | A public report received via mPING. |
| May 2022 | Heavy Rain | Winfield | - | A Coop observer northeast of Winfield, Kansas, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.24 inches. |
| May 2022 | Heavy Rain | Winfield | - | A Cocorahs station in Winfield, Kansas, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.88 inches. |
| June 2022 | Heavy Rain | Winfield | - | A Cocorahs observer 1 miles east of Winfield reported 3.45 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. |
| June 2022 | Heavy Rain | Winfield | - | A cocorahs observer 2 miles southwest of Winfield reported 2.77 inches of rainfall. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Winfield | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q628263 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 469556. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.