With 273 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67552 in Lewis, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 217 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lewis is hailstorms, with 217 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Lewis has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewis was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 2, 1996, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 2, 1996), causing $1.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 15, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67552 has experienced 273 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (217 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (20 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewis, KS, with 217 events documented.
Yes, Lewis (ZIP 67552) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2007.
Lewis has 34 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67552 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 2, 1996. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Lewis, KS area (ZIP 67552). 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 →