Colony, KS (ZIP 66015) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 110 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (110 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $352.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Colony has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2007.
Colony has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Colony has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colony was Winter Storm on Jan 4, 2005, which caused $6.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2007), causing $6M in damages. 85 mph High Wind on Apr 11, 2001 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66015 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colony, KS, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $352.6K in property damage.
Yes, Colony (ZIP 66015) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2020.
Colony has 7 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66015 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 4, 2005. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.5M in property damage in the Colony, KS area (ZIP 66015). 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 →