Rush Center, KS (ZIP 67575) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 273 natural disaster events on record. These include 238 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 238 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 17 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 $652.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2012.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% 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 Jul 17, 2015.
Rush Center 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 Rush Center was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 16, 1999), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67575 has experienced 273 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (238 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (17 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rush Center, KS, with 238 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Rush Center (ZIP 67575) 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.
Rush Center 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 $652.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67575 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Rush Center, KS area (ZIP 67575). 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 →