De Soto, KS (ZIP 66018) has experienced 150 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 115 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (115 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $28.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
De Soto 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2014.
De Soto has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Soto was EF4 Tornado on May 28, 2019, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66018 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Soto, KS, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, De Soto (ZIP 66018) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
De Soto has 16 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 $28.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66018 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 2019. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.4M in property damage in the De Soto, KS area (ZIP 66018). 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 →