Erie, Kansas
21 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1886 and the latest in 1990. It stands in Erie Township. It lies in ZIP code area 66733. The Survey maps it on the Erie quadrangle. 1,047 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 896 feet above sea level.
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On record in Erie
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 2 records
- First Christian Churchlisted 2021
- State Steet Bridgelisted 1985
Population over time
2 figuresErie fell from 1,150 to 1,047 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,150 | |
| 2020 | 1,047 | -103 (-9%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
13 surveys from 21 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1886 USGS Iola quadrangle1:125000
- 1893 USGS Iola quadrangle1:125000, 2 printings
- 1904 USGS Iola quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1947 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1948 USGS Erie quadrangle1:62500
- 1949 USGS Erie quadrangle1:62500, 3 printings
- 1949 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1973 USGS Erie quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS Chanute quadrangle1:100000
- 1990 USGS Chanute quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
44 since 2002Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 44 fires within 5 miles of Erie between 2002 and 2020, burning about 551 acres in total. None started naturally. 3 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 17 |
| Debris and open burning | 12 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 7 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 3 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2004 | Recreation and ceremony | 2.0 acres | Neosho County | not named |
| 22 September 2004 | Recreation and ceremony | 3.0 acres | Neosho County | not named |
| 6 August 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Kansas Forest Service | 2018045 |
| 3 August 2004 | Debris and open burning | 30 acres | Neosho County | not named |
| 23 August 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Kansas Forest Service | 201530 |
| 19 August 2003 | Equipment and vehicle use | 20 acres | Neosho County | not named |
| 19 August 2003 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Neosho County | not named |
| 18 August 2003 | Equipment and vehicle use | 50 acres | Neosho County | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Erie: 1 producer. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hy-Grade Sand & Gravel Pit & Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 87 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Erie in 87 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 34 hail, 27 thunderstorm wind, 14 heavy rain, 5 flash flood. The reports record 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2000 | Tornado (F2) | Erie | 3 hurt, $1,800,000 | Forming at 1920 CST 6 miles southwest of Erie, the tornado moved northeast around 35 mph passing just south of Erie at 1931 CST. F2 intensity for much of it's track, the tornado injured 3 people on the southern periphery of Erie as it destroyed or heavily damaged 12 homes, several mobile homes, as well as a few trees. This tornado then crossed into Crawford county. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $1,000,000 | Two stores unroofed andtwo mobile homes heavily damaged. Numerous trees and power lines downed. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $500,000 | Extensive damage! Numerous large trees uprooted, with some falling onto homes. One home reportedly destroyed 0.5 mile north of Erie. Many homes unroofed with numerous barns and sheds destroyed. All of town without power. |
| November 2005 | Tornado (F1) | Erie | $120,000 | Shortly after touchdown approximately 2 miles northeast of Erie, the tornado produced F1 damage to homes, outbuildings and trees. Thereafter, the tornado lost some of its intensity, and subsequent damage was rated F0. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $50,000 | Pole barn roof collapsed. Micro-burst suspected. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $50,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds lasting thirty minutes damaged roofs and trees in the north part of town. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $35,000 | The roof was blown off of the highland dairy cooler. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $25,000 | Downed large limbs, some of which fell onto homes. Carports blown over. Downed power lines and power poles. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $20,000 | Several power lines and tree limbs were blown down. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $16,000 | The roof was blown off of a store two blocks East of Highway 59. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $16,000 | A mobile home was blown off of it's foundation. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $15,000 | Two large trees fell on top of two houses. |
| September 2009 | Flash Flood | Erie | $12,000 | Widespread flooding was occurring across the county with numerous secondary roads closed. One vehicle was flooded out and another was in a ditch. Flooded streets were also noted in Chanute. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $5,000 | Power lines were downed. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Erie | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | $2,500 | Large tree blown into a house in Erie. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Erie | $500 | no account filed |
| August 2019 | Flood | Erie | $100 | State street had water over the road near highway 59. |
| August 2019 | Flash Flood | Erie | $100 | Several roads were closed in town due to high water over them. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Erie | - | Hail was estimated to be quarter size. |
| February 2024 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | This is a 24 hour rainfall total of 1.45 inches. |
| April 2024 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | Observer measured 7.37 inches of rain in the last 24 hours in Erie; another rainfall report at the Chanute Martin Johnson Airport was 6.71 inches over the same timeframe. This resulted in flooding of multiple roads in the county and moderate flooding along the Neosho River at both Erie and Chanute. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | There was a report of power lines down in Erie. |
| November 2022 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | A Cocorahs observer reported 2.25 inches of rainfall. |
| June 2022 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | A Coop observer in Erie reported 3.6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. |
| June 2022 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | The Cocorahs observer in Erie reported 3.32 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. |
| June 2022 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | The Cocorahs observer near Erie reported 3.32 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. |
| March 2021 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | This is a 72 hour rainfall total. |
| May 2021 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | This is a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.67 inches. |
| May 2021 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | This is a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.19 inches. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | This was an estimated wind gust report. |
| July 2021 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | This was a 24 hour rain total of 4.82 inches. |
| July 2021 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | This was a 24 hour rain total of 4.62 inches. |
| July 2020 | Hail | Erie | - | A total of 0.9 inches of rain also fell in 15 minutes. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | Penny sized hail was also reported with leaves falling from the trees. |
| July 2020 | Hail | Erie | - | Gusty winds were also reported with no damage. |
| May 2019 | Flood | Erie | - | The levee was breached on the west side of the Neosho River just west of Shaw Road and 160th with water covering the road. |
| May 2019 | Flood | Erie | - | A portion of the levee along the Neosho River was breached that prompted some evacuations. |
| May 2019 | Flood | Erie | - | The levee on the west side of Highway 59 was breached in 4 locations. |
| August 2017 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | Over 3 inches of rain was reported during the previous 24 hours. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | A trained spotter reported the gust. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | Law enforcement reported the gust. |
| October 2014 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | The 24 hour rainfall amount was 2.14 inches. |
| September 2014 | Heavy Rain | Erie | - | Rainfall report of 2.35 inches in a 24 hour period. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Erie | - | The ground was white with hail. One inch of rain fell in about a 15 minute period. |
| March 2008 | Flash Flood | Erie | - | Two rounds of thunderstorms from the early morning through the morning hours of March 31st produced widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain across primarily the southern half of Neosho County. Numerous county and secondary roads were flooded. No known injuries or damages occurred. |
| May 2008 | Flood | Erie | - | Minor flooding was reported on Main Street in Erie as well as other low lying roads in town. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Erie | - | Levy broke one mile east of Ash Grove Cement Plant, leaving 45 foot hole. |
| September 2005 | Hail | Erie | - | Damage? |
| May 2002 | Flash Flood | Erie | - | Walnut Street flooded to depth of 1 foot. |
| October 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | Large trees and power lines blown down. Half of Erie without power. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| September 2021 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| September 2021 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| August 2019 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| August 2019 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Erie | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Erie | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | 4.6 miles | 19 | |
| Saint Paul | 5.0 miles | 21 | |
| Rollin | 7.5 miles | 19 | |
| Kimball | 7.7 miles | 21 | |
| Urbana | 8.3 miles | 20 | |
| Galesburg | 8.9 miles | 19 | |
| South Mound | 9.1 miles | 18 | |
| Odense | 9.3 miles | 19 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Erie | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q1012345 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 475122. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.












