Government records show 360 natural disaster events affecting the Augusta, KS area (ZIP 67010) — a notably active disaster history. These include 286 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $321.3M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 184 injuries.
With 286 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $290.6M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2025.
Augusta has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Augusta has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Augusta was EF5 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 29, 2022), causing $37M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 27, 2009 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67010 has experienced 360 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (286 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Augusta, KS, with 286 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Augusta (ZIP 67010) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Augusta 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 $290.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67010 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1991. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $321.3M in property damage in the Augusta, KS area (ZIP 67010). 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 →