Government records show 256 natural disaster events affecting the Susank, KS area (ZIP 67544) — a notably active disaster history. These include 201 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (201 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 $46.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2014.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 10, 2015.
Susank has experienced 10 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 $143.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
Susank has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 24, 2011.
Susank has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Susank was EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 2001, which caused $43M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 29, 2000), causing $20M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($9.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67544 has experienced 256 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (201 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Susank, KS, with 201 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Susank (ZIP 67544) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $143.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
Susank has 21 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 $46.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67544 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 2001. This event caused $43M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.7M in property damage in the Susank, KS area (ZIP 67544). 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 →