Government records show 243 natural disaster events affecting the Mc Cracken, KS area (ZIP 67556) — a notably active disaster history. These include 210 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (210 total). Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2012.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Mc Cracken has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 7, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Cracken was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $4.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 25, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67556 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (210 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Cracken, KS, with 210 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Mc Cracken has 17 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67556 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $4.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Mc Cracken, KS area (ZIP 67556). 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 →