Government records show 284 natural disaster events affecting the Protection, KS area (ZIP 67127) — a notably active disaster history. These include 242 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Protection is hailstorms, with 242 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Protection has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Protection was 4" Hail on Jul 23, 1996, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67127 has experienced 284 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (242 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Protection, KS, with 242 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Protection has 18 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67127 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 23, 1996. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Protection, KS area (ZIP 67127). 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 →