Government records show 294 natural disaster events affecting the Ellis, KS area (ZIP 67637) — a notably active disaster history. These include 210 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 35 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (210 total). 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (18%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2013.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $519K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Ellis has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 19, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellis was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1998, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 24, 1998), causing $4.1M 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 67637 has experienced 294 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (210 events), tornadoes (40 events), severe wind events (35 events), and earthquakes (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellis, KS, with 210 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Ellis has 40 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67637 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 $22.3M in property damage in the Ellis, KS area (ZIP 67637). 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 →