ZIP code 66002, covering Atchison, KS, has 175 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 145 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 145 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2002.
Atchison has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
Atchison has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Atchison has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atchison was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 14, 2004), causing $1.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66002 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (145 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atchison, KS, with 145 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Atchison (ZIP 66002) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Atchison has 12 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66002 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Atchison, KS area (ZIP 66002). 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 →