Syracuse, KS (ZIP 67878) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 340 natural disaster events on record. These include 298 hailstorms, 32 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $845K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (298 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Syracuse has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $562.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Syracuse was EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 26, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67878 has experienced 340 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (298 events), severe wind events (32 events), and tornadoes (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Syracuse, KS, with 298 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Syracuse has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $562.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67878 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $845K in property damage in the Syracuse, KS area (ZIP 67878). 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 →