Sylvia, KS (ZIP 67581) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 127 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $388.2K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 127 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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.
Sylvia has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 10, 2015.
Sylvia has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Sylvia has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2021.
Sylvia has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $200 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sylvia was EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67581 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sylvia, KS, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Sylvia (ZIP 67581) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2013.
Sylvia has 5 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 $315K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67581 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 $388.2K in property damage in the Sylvia, KS area (ZIP 67581). 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 →