67764 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in 67764 Zip Code is about the same as Kansas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 67764 Zip Code is much lower than Kansas average and is lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #493
| 67764 Zip Code | 0.01 |
| Kansas | 0.05 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| 67764 Zip Code | 0.0000 |
| Kansas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #746
| 67764 Zip Code | 114.43 |
| Kansas | 252.53 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 3,589 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 67764 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 7 | Cold: | 9 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 10 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 105 | Hail: | 2,353 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 16 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 1 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 31 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 978 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 1 | Winter Storm: | 21 | Winter Weather: | 6 |
| Other: | 51 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near 67764 Zip Code.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near 67764 Zip Code.
No historical earthquake events found in or near 67764 Zip Code.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 26 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 67764 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 8.0 | 1962-06-07 | 2 | 39°00'N / 101°21'W | 39°00'N / 101°18'W | 1.90 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Logan |
| 16.5 | 1971-10-17 | 3 | 39°09'N / 101°19'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Lyon | |||
| 28.9 | 1982-05-19 | 3 | 39°04'N / 101°43'W | 2.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Sherman | |
| 30.7 | 1956-07-12 | 2 | 38°29'N / 101°12'W | 38°29'N / 101°07'W | 4.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 31.5 | 1951-05-14 | 2 | 39°22'N / 101°22'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Thomas | |||
| 32.5 | 1968-05-13 | 3 | 38°26'N / 101°10'W | 38°29'N / 101°08'W | 3.60 Miles | 320 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 34.1 | 1979-08-28 | 2 | 38°46'N / 100°35'W | 38°39'N / 100°42'W | 10.10 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Gove |
| 34.7 | 1956-10-29 | 2 | 39°17'N / 100°52'W | 39°22'N / 100°46'W | 7.60 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Thomas |
| 34.9 | 1951-06-20 | 2 | 38°28'N / 101°22'W | 38°29'N / 100°28'W | 48.60 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 36.3 | 1950-07-02 | 2 | 38°28'N / 100°53'W | 1.00 Mile | 90 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Scott | |
| 36.5 | 1956-10-29 | 2 | 39°19'N / 100°52'W | 39°24'N / 100°46'W | 7.70 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Thomas |
| 36.8 | 1995-05-12 | 2 | 39°25'N / 101°03'W | 39°22'N / 100°42'W | 18.00 Miles | 1500 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0.7M | 3.5M | Thomas |
| Brief Description: Intermittent tornado damage included farm residence and storage buildings roofs torn off, high voltage electricty towers destroyed,irrigation rigs over-turned, trees snapped. Extensive crop damage from tornado, highs winds, and large hail. Tornado moved nearly due east at 25 mph and entered Sheridan County. One woman was slightly injured while in her home during the tornado. A mobile home was completely destroyed. | |||||||||||
| 37.3 | 1964-05-05 | 2 | 38°33'N / 100°44'W | 38°37'N / 100°37'W | 7.60 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Scott |
| 37.4 | 1956-07-12 | 2 | 38°29'N / 101°07'W | 38°20'N / 100°54'W | 15.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 1 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Scott |
| 38.0 | 1950-08-06 | 2 | 39°08'N / 100°38'W | 39°07'N / 100°28'W | 8.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Gove |
| 38.4 | 1958-07-20 | 3 | 38°52'N / 101°56'W | 38°49'N / 101°54'W | 3.30 Miles | 700 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Wallace |
| 41.5 | 1999-06-22 | 3 | 38°22'N / 101°21'W | 38°19'N / 101°26'W | 4.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Wichita |
| Brief Description: A large tornado (F3) destroyed a farmstead. The house was nearly flattened by the tornado, and a tractor and grain combine/harvester were rolled several hundred feet. Tornado moved from East to West. | |||||||||||
| 41.6 | 1952-07-06 | 2 | 39°16'N / 101°51'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Sherman | |||
| 41.9 | 1965-05-22 | 2 | 39°24'N / 101°42'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sherman | |||
| 42.0 | 1963-11-21 | 2 | 38°15'N / 101°44'W | 38°36'N / 101°34'W | 25.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hamilton |
| 42.2 | 1984-06-11 | 2 | 39°21'N / 101°37'W | 39°33'N / 101°37'W | 12.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sherman |
| 42.7 | 2007-03-28 | 2 | 39°28'N / 101°33'W | 39°32'N / 101°28'W | 7.00 Miles | 350 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0K | Sherman |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado tracked from Sherman county through most of Cheyenne county with a total path length of 34 miles. The Sherman county path length was 7 miles. The tornado was on the ground for 62 minutes and produced F1-F2 damage along much of its path, especially in Cheyenne county. In Sherman county, no homes were affected. Tree and power pole damage was most noteworthy in the northern portion of the county near Roads 79 and 30 where 15 poles were snapped and extensive tree damage occurred. The tornado developed near Roads 73 and 30 and tracked straight north near Road 30 for most of its length in Sherman, and exited into Cheyenne county near Road 30. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A major Spring storm system affecting the Central High Plains produced 16 tornadoes and flash flooding, in addition to severe hail and wind. This was the most tornadoes reported in a single day in the Goodland County Warning Area. The most significant tornado was an EF2 which began in Sherman county and moved north across most of Cheyenne county in Kansas. Four homesteads suffered significant property damage along the 36 mile path length. In addition to the EF2 tornado, there were three EF1 and twelve EF0 tornadoes stretching from Greeley county Kansas into Dundy county Nebraska. No injuries or fatalities occurred. | |||||||||||
| 42.9 | 2000-10-31 | 2 | 39°09'N / 101°59'W | 39°14'N / 101°53'W | 7.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Sherman |
| Brief Description: Tornado destroyed abandoned house and garage as it entered southwest Sherman County from Wallace County. Tornado also ripped out utility poles and trees. It was likely the widest just after crossing the county line, and was briefly described as an "elephant trunk" tornado by storm spotters. | |||||||||||
| 43.5 | 1972-04-30 | 3 | 38°39'N / 100°29'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 2 | 3K | 0 | Lane | |
| 49.2 | 2008-05-23 | 4 | 38°56'N / 100°17'W | 39°06'N / 100°19'W | 11.00 Miles | 1320 Yards | 0 | 2 | 2.5M | 0K | Gove |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A large wedge tornado developed about 9 miles SSW of Quinter and moved north, then northwest, eventually dissipating 2 miles SE of Park. This tornado caused extensive damage to several homes, including EF4 damage to one home which was completely destroyed. A car and a pickup truck were tossed or bounced 200 yards at the residence. Nearby, two other homes suffered extensive damage. This tornado caused two injuries, including the driver of a vehicle which was thrown off Interstate 70, and an older male attempting to get into his storm cellar when he was struck by flying debris. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Intense supercell thunderstorms moved north across the region during the afternoon and evening hours producing 10 tornadoes, including an F4 tornado just SW of Quinter. Extremely heavy rainfall also resulted in flooding in many areas. Many of these thunderstorms occurred in the same areas as the storms the previous day. | |||||||||||
| 49.9 | 1994-06-07 | 2 | 39°32'N / 101°43'W | 2.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Sherman | |
| Brief Description: Tornado inflicted $100,000 damage to farmstead. | |||||||||||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.