Sharon Springs, KS (ZIP 67758) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 317 natural disaster events on record. These include 250 hailstorms, 51 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sharon Springs is hailstorms, with 250 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $105.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 16% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2023.
Sharon Springs has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2020.
Sharon Springs has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon Springs was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 20, 2011), causing $488K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67758 has experienced 317 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (250 events), severe wind events (51 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon Springs, KS, with 250 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105.3K in property damage.
Yes, Sharon Springs (ZIP 67758) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2023.
Sharon Springs 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67758 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Sharon Springs, KS area (ZIP 67758). 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 →