Government records show 212 natural disaster events affecting the Lecompton, KS area (ZIP 66050) — a notably active disaster history. These include 143 hailstorms, 42 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
With 143 recorded incidents (67% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 42 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Lecompton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2008.
Lecompton 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.
Lecompton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $401K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Lecompton 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 Lecompton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 19, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $1M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 18, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66050 has experienced 212 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), severe wind events (42 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lecompton, KS, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lecompton (ZIP 66050) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $401K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Lecompton has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66050 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Lecompton, KS area (ZIP 66050). 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 →