Oswego, KS (ZIP 67356) has experienced 146 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 113 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 176 injuries.
With 113 recorded incidents (77% 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 $155.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $21.7M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2008.
Oswego has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Oswego has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Oswego has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $512K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oswego was EF4 Tornado on May 10, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $5.5M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67356 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oswego, KS, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155.5K in property damage.
Yes, Oswego (ZIP 67356) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Oswego 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 $21.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67356 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.9M in property damage in the Oswego, KS area (ZIP 67356). 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 →