Sawyer, KS (ZIP 67134) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 109 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.3K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 109 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2022.
Sawyer has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2008.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sawyer was EF2 Tornado on Nov 14, 1964, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67134 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sawyer, KS, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Sawyer (ZIP 67134) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2009.
Sawyer has 7 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 $28.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67134 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 14, 1964. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.3K in property damage in the Sawyer, KS area (ZIP 67134). 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 →