Ransom, KS (ZIP 67572) has experienced 185 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 155 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 155 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ransom was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $5.5M 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 67572 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), tornadoes (17 events), and severe wind events (13 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ransom, KS, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Ransom 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67572 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Ransom, KS area (ZIP 67572). 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 →