Eureka, Kansas
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1885 and the latest in 1990. It stands in Eureka Township. It lies in ZIP code area 67045. It stands on Spring Creek. The Survey maps it on the Eureka quadrangle. 2,332 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,079 feet above sea level.
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On record in Eureka
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 9 records
Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depotlisted 2013
Eureka Carnegie Librarylisted 1988
Greenwood Hotellisted 2006
Paul Jones Buildinglisted 2012
Robertson Houselisted 2011
US Post Office-Eurekalisted 1989
Westside Service Station and Riverside Motellisted 2012- Eureka Downtown Historic Districtlisted 2019
- Greenwood Cemetery and Mausoleumlisted 2020
Population over time
2 figuresEureka fell from 2,633 to 2,332 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 | 2,633 | |
| 2020 | 2,332 | -301 (-11%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
8 surveys from 14 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.
- 1885 USGS Eureka quadrangle1:125000
- 1888 USGS Eureka quadrangle1:125000
- 1894 USGS Eureka quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1955 USGS Wichita quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Wichita quadrangle1:250000
- 1971 USGS Eureka quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS El Dorado quadrangle1:100000
- 1990 USGS El Dorado quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
33 since 2015Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 33 fires within 5 miles of Eureka between 2015 and 2018, burning about 1,707 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 2 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 | 23 |
| Debris and open burning | 3 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 3 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 25 |
| 30 June 2017 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Greenwood County | 98 |
| 28 June 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Greenwood County | 52 |
| 2 June 2017 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Greenwood County | 92 |
| 10 June 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Greenwood County | 42 |
| 7 April 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 20 acres | Kansas Forest Service | 73 |
| 2 April 2015 | Natural | 450 acres | Greenwood County | T ROAD |
| 17 April 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 109 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Eureka: 2 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Wall Street Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 126 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Eureka in 126 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 56 hail, 54 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 6 flood. The reports record 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2018 | Tornado (EF3) | Eureka | 8 hurt, $13,690,000 | A large circulation around tree top level moved into the southwest side of town causing minimal damage initially to trees and one business, before descending fully to the ground, as it moved northeast across town. The tornado fully came down to the ground, on the northeast side of town, intensifying, and causing significant damage to homes and businesses. The worst damage, rated EF-3, occurred just south of the high school, with one home having only interior walls remaining standing. Eight injuries were reported due to the tornado, with three of the injuries occurring in one house. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $500,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds caused damage in excess of $300,000. The damage was from Eureka to Quirva. At least 40 electric poles were blown down and numerous trees and outbuildings sustained damage. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $100,000 | Hangar blown down at airport. |
| July 2007 | Flood | Eureka | $51,000 | Heavy rainfall from the end of June into early July caused flash flooding throughout Greenwood County. This resulted in roughly 59 thousand dollars in damage. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $50,000 | Large tree uprooted and landed on trailer home. An unspecified number of sheds and outbuildings were damaged as well. Area newspapers contributed to this report. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $27,000 | High winds downed power lines in Eureka. |
| May 2009 | Flash Flood | Eureka | $20,000 | Three to four inches of rainfall produced widespread flooding of county roads and street flooding in the towns of Madison and Eureka. Most of the rain feel within a two hour period in the morning. The rainfall fell so hard and so fast that schools in Madison were cancelled. |
| May 2014 | Flood | Eureka | $15,000 | Flooding was in progress on the west side of town at the 7th Street and State Street Bridges. |
| May 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $15,000 | no account filed |
| May 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $12,000 | no account filed |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $7,000 | A tree fell on a house and a car. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $6,000 | An eight to ten inch diameter tree was knocked down, with several small trees blocking roadways across town. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $5,000 | A barn was damaged by severe straight line winds. |
| April 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $5,000 | Roof blown off a porch. |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $5,000 | Numerous tree limbs blown down and dumpsters overturned in Southwest Eureka. |
| March 1993 | Hail | Eureka | $5,000 | no account filed |
| March 1993 | Hail | Eureka | $5,000 | no account filed |
| March 1993 | Hail | Eureka | $5,000 | no account filed |
| March 1993 | Hail | Eureka | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $4,000 | Westar Energy reported that 4 power poles were damaged in/around Eureka. This was a delayed report relayed by WFO Topeka. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $2,000 | A sheriffs officer reported broken light poles. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $2,000 | Business signs across town had minor damage and small tree limbs were knocked down. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | $1,000 | Several trees up to 3.5 feet in diameter were uprooted. |
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Eureka | $100 | A few streets and county roads north of Eureka were closed by high water. |
| August 2013 | Flood | Eureka | $100 | A couple of streets in town were closed due to high water. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Road signs were blown down along with two to three inch diameter limbs broken. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Winds were estimted at 50 to 60 mph. |
| April 2024 | Tornado (EF1) | Eureka | - | Damage survey indicated an EF1 tornado with peak estimated wind speeds of 107 mph. There were numerous large trees snapped and uprooted found just south of Fall River. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Three to four inch diameter tree limbs were knocked down. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Law enforcement reports an estimated thunderstorm wind gust. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | There were 4 to 6-inch tree limbs and power lines down. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Eureka | - | This report was relayed via social media. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Large tree limbs were blown down and power was out across town. |
| September 2021 | Heavy Rain | Eureka | - | A cocorahs observer reported 3.75 inches. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | This was a delayed report. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | The severe thunderstorm winds downed an unspecified number of power poles on county roads north of Eureka that no doubt caused power outages. As such, no damage estimate can be provided. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Eureka | - | A photo was received, via Facebook, of a home & neighborhood streets that were flooded. The home wasn't accessible. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | The speeds ranged greatly from 39-56 knots/45 TO 65 MPH. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Eureka | - | Flash flood waters entered multiple houses in Eureka. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | No damage was reported. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Power lines were blown down along with several large tree limbs. Damage to an outbuilding was also reported. |
| August 2016 | Flood | Eureka | - | Flooding was widespread. The most significant occurred in and around Eureka as well as up around Madison where in both cases many roads were impassable. Highway K-99 was flooded in many areas from 170th to 300th streets. Highway K-58 was impassable just 1 mile east/northeast of Madison. |
| March 2015 | Hail | Eureka | - | Nickel & quarter-sized hail reported & was relayed via twitter. The time of occurrence was estimated from radar. |
| September 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | The report was an estimated wind gust. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Law enforcement estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph winds and dime sized hail. |
| July 2013 | Flood | Eureka | - | Most streets were flooded to depths around 6 inches. |
| July 2013 | Flood | Eureka | - | One rescue was in progress from a car stalled in an intersection. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | A few trees were uprooted in Eureka. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Several windows were broken due to wind driven hail. |
| April 2012 | Hail | Eureka | - | Hail was observed at the Caseys General Store. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | A six inch wide tree fell across Highway 54 in Eureka. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Eureka | - | A KWCH-TV storm chaser also reported a wall cloud with the storm. |
| May 2010 | Hail | Eureka | - | The hail was accompanied by 65 to 70 mph wind gusts. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | The strong winds were accompanied by one inch hail. |
| September 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Law enforcement officials reported the gust. |
| September 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Eureka | - | Law enforcement officials reported the gust. |
| May 2007 | Tornado (EF0) | Eureka | - | A rope tornado on the ground for several minutes but caused no damage. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Eureka | - | Trees were stripped of quite a few leaves. |
| June 2005 | Flash Flood | Eureka | - | Unspecified number of streets flooded. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landergin (historical) | 3.6 miles | 14 | |
| Utopia | 6.2 miles | 14 | |
| Tonovay | 6.2 miles | 14 | |
| Climax | 8.0 miles | 19 | |
| Reece | 8.5 miles | 14 | |
| Belleview (historical) | 8.9 miles | 14 | |
| Neal | 11.1 miles | 14 | |
| Ivanpah | 11.5 miles | 14 |
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 Eureka | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2528013 | 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 474640. 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.







