Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Lansing, KS area (ZIP 66043). These include 65 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lansing is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. 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 $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
Lansing has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2002.
Lansing 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.
Lansing has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Lansing has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lansing was Flood on Oct 2, 2005, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66043 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 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 Lansing, KS, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77K in property damage.
Yes, Lansing (ZIP 66043) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Lansing has 8 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66043 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 2, 2005. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Lansing, KS area (ZIP 66043). 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 →