Federal records document 199 natural disaster events in the Lucas, KS area (ZIP 67648). These include 149 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 149 recorded incidents (75% 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2015.
Lucas has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $41.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2014.
Lucas has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Lucas has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $185.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lucas was Winter Storm on Jan 4, 2005, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $9.8M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Aug 28, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67648 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (149 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), earthquakes (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lucas, KS, with 149 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lucas (ZIP 67648) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2013.
Lucas has 11 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67648 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 4, 2005. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.4M in property damage in the Lucas, KS area (ZIP 67648). 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 →