Bendena, KS (ZIP 66008) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M.
With 31 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2023.
Bendena has experienced 3 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1984.
Bendena has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Bendena 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 1998.
Bendena has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bendena was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 13, 1998), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66008 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bendena, KS, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Bendena (ZIP 66008) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 1998.
Bendena has 3 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66008 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 $27.5M in property damage in the Bendena, KS area (ZIP 66008). 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 →