Burrton, KS (ZIP 67020) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 237 natural disaster events on record. These include 181 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burrton is hailstorms, with 181 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (3%) 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $779.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $32.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Burrton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 13, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burrton was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $3.7M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67020 has experienced 237 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burrton, KS, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $880K in property damage.
Yes, Burrton (ZIP 67020) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 13, 2015.
Burrton has 15 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 $32.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67020 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.1M in property damage in the Burrton, KS area (ZIP 67020). 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 →