Government records show 275 natural disaster events affecting the Bison, KS area (ZIP 67520) — a notably active disaster history. These include 233 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (233 total). Of these, 5 (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 $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2012.
Bison has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bison was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 16, 1999), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67520 has experienced 275 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (233 events), severe wind events (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bison, KS, with 233 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bison (ZIP 67520) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2008.
Bison has 13 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67520 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Bison, KS area (ZIP 67520). 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 →