Highland, KS (ZIP 66035) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M.
With 29 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Highland 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.
Highland has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Highland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1987.
Highland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highland was Flood on Jun 13, 1998, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66035 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland, KS, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Highland (ZIP 66035) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Highland has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66035 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 13, 1998. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Highland, KS area (ZIP 66035). 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 →