Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Cummings, KS area (ZIP 66016). These include 57 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cummings is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
Cummings has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1991.
Cummings has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Cummings 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.
Cummings has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 23, 2007.
Cummings 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 $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cummings was 1" Hail on Jun 14, 2004, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2001), causing $260K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66016 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cummings, KS, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Cummings (ZIP 66016) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2001.
Cummings has 5 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66016 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 14, 2004. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Cummings, KS area (ZIP 66016). 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 →