Stafford, KS (ZIP 67578) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 255 natural disaster events on record. These include 216 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $859K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 216 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $665K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2019.
Stafford has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2021.
Stafford has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stafford was EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 25, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67578 has experienced 255 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (216 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (17 events), wildfires (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stafford, KS, with 216 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Stafford (ZIP 67578) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2008.
Stafford has 18 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 $665K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67578 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 26, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $859K in property damage in the Stafford, KS area (ZIP 67578). 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 →