ZIP code 66020, covering Easton, KS, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
With 74 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $168K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Easton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2002.
Easton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Easton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Easton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Easton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 1964, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66020 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Easton, KS, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $168K in property damage.
Yes, Easton (ZIP 66020) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Easton has 9 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66020 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 1964. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Easton, KS area (ZIP 66020). 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 →