Government records show 250 natural disaster events affecting the Lawrence, KS area (ZIP 66044) — a notably active disaster history. These include 181 hailstorms, 30 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
With 181 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $62.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Lawrence has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $786K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Lawrence has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
Lawrence has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawrence was EF4 Tornado on May 28, 2019, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 19, 1981), causing $25M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 12, 2006 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66044 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (181 events), severe wind events (30 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawrence, KS, with 181 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Lawrence (ZIP 66044) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $786K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Lawrence has 20 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 $62.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66044 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 2019. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.9M in property damage in the Lawrence, KS area (ZIP 66044). 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 →