Lake Of The Fore, KS (ZIP 66012) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 214 natural disaster events on record. These include 181 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (181 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Lake Of The Fore has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Lake Of The Fore has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2010.
Lake Of The Fore has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Lake Of The Fore has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Of The Fore was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66012 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Of The Fore, KS, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Of The Fore (ZIP 66012) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Lake Of The Fore has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66012 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Lake Of The Fore, KS area (ZIP 66012). 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 →