Government records show 241 natural disaster events affecting the Sylvan Grove, KS area (ZIP 67481) — a notably active disaster history. These include 195 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (195 total). Of these, 4 (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 $26.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Sylvan Grove has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $537.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Sylvan Grove has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2015.
Sylvan Grove has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2014.
Sylvan Grove has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sylvan Grove was 1" Hail on Jun 8, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $9.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67481 has experienced 241 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sylvan Grove, KS, with 195 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.9M in property damage.
Yes, Sylvan Grove (ZIP 67481) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $537.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Sylvan Grove has 8 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67481 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 1998. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Sylvan Grove, KS area (ZIP 67481). 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 →