ZIP code 66023, covering Effingham, KS, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.8M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 71 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $53.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2019.
Effingham 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.
Effingham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Effingham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 23, 2007.
Effingham 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 Effingham was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66023 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Effingham, KS, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Effingham (ZIP 66023) 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.
Effingham has 14 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 $53.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66023 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 $55.8M in property damage in the Effingham, KS area (ZIP 66023). 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 →