Federal records document 154 natural disaster events in the Parsons, KS area (ZIP 67357). These include 113 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (113 total). Of these, 3 (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 $310.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2005.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $901.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Parsons 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.
Parsons has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parsons was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $8.2M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67357 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parsons, KS, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $310.5K in property damage.
Yes, Parsons (ZIP 67357) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $901.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Parsons has 14 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 $15.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67357 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $8.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Parsons, KS area (ZIP 67357). 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 →