Denton, KS (ZIP 66017) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M.
With 27 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2023.
Denton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2006.
Denton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Denton 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.
Denton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denton 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. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 1993 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66017 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denton, KS, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Denton (ZIP 66017) 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.
Denton has 8 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66017 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 $28.2M in property damage in the Denton, KS area (ZIP 66017). 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 →