Government records show 275 natural disaster events affecting the Sublette, KS area (ZIP 67877) — a notably active disaster history. These include 214 hailstorms, 33 severe wind events, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sublette is hailstorms, with 214 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (3%) 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
Sublette has experienced 1 flood 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sublette was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 26, 1996), causing $2.1M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Nov 17, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67877 has experienced 275 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (214 events), severe wind events (33 events), tornadoes (27 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sublette, KS, with 214 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Sublette (ZIP 67877) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
Sublette has 27 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67877 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Sublette, KS area (ZIP 67877). 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 →