Lakin, KS (ZIP 67860) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 368 natural disaster events on record. These include 318 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (318 total). Of these, 5 (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 $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2016.
Lakin has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 20, 1986.
Lakin has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakin was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 21, 2008, which caused $3.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 18, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 18, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67860 has experienced 368 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (318 events), severe wind events (28 events), tornadoes (20 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakin, KS, with 318 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Lakin (ZIP 67860) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2009.
Lakin has 20 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67860 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 21, 2008. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Lakin, KS area (ZIP 67860). 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 →