Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Byers, KS area (ZIP 67021). These include 73 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (73 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $317K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Byers has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 12, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byers was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 2002, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67021 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (12 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byers, KS, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Byers has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $21M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67021 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 2002. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Byers, KS area (ZIP 67021). 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 →