Government records show 438 natural disaster events affecting the Ulysses, KS area (ZIP 67880) — a notably active disaster history. These include 371 hailstorms, 44 severe wind events, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ulysses is hailstorms, with 371 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 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 44 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $309.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2010.
Ulysses has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ulysses was EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 1990, which caused $2.5M 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 67880 has experienced 438 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (371 events), severe wind events (44 events), tornadoes (21 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ulysses, KS, with 371 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Ulysses (ZIP 67880) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2014.
Ulysses has 21 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 $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67880 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1990. 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 $14.6M in property damage in the Ulysses, KS area (ZIP 67880). 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 →