Leavenworth, KS (ZIP 66048) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 258 natural disaster events on record. These include 213 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (213 total). 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $662K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (50%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2002.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Leavenworth has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Leavenworth 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leavenworth 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 66048 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (213 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leavenworth, KS, with 213 events documented. These events have caused a combined $662K in property damage.
Yes, Leavenworth (ZIP 66048) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Leavenworth has 22 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 $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66048 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 $24.3M in property damage in the Leavenworth, KS area (ZIP 66048). 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 →