this area, (ZIP 59240) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $628K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $236K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2014.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
this area has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
this area has experienced 1 flood 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Aug 11, 2000), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59240 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $236K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 59240) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
this area has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59240 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $628K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 59240). 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 →