La Crosse, KS (ZIP 67548) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 242 natural disaster events on record. These include 204 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 204 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 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 $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2012.
La Crosse has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 7, 1999.
La Crosse 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 La Crosse was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 24, 1998), causing $4.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 16, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67548 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (204 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (15 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Crosse, KS, with 204 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1M in property damage.
Yes, La Crosse (ZIP 67548) 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.
La Crosse has 15 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67548 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 $14.7M in property damage in the La Crosse, KS area (ZIP 67548). 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 →