Lane, KS (ZIP 66042) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (39 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Lane has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
Lane has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 30, 2006.
Lane has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lane was Flood on Jun 29, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66042 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lane, KS, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Lane (ZIP 66042) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Lane has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66042 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 29, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Lane, KS area (ZIP 66042). 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 →