Lyons, KS (ZIP 67554) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 244 natural disaster events on record. These include 194 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 194 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 18 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2021.
Lyons has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Lyons 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2012.
Lyons has experienced 1 extreme heat event 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyons was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $6.4M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67554 has experienced 244 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (194 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyons, KS, with 194 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Lyons (ZIP 67554) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Lyons has 9 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67554 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.3M in property damage in the Lyons, KS area (ZIP 67554). 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 →