Edgerton, KS (ZIP 66021) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 83 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (83 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Edgerton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Edgerton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgerton was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 20, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 11, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66021 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgerton, KS, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Edgerton has 10 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66021 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Edgerton, KS area (ZIP 66021). 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 →