Federal records document 184 natural disaster events in the Linwood, KS area (ZIP 66052). These include 140 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Linwood is hailstorms, with 140 recorded events making up 76% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $28.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Linwood 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.
Linwood has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linwood was EF4 Tornado on May 28, 2019, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66052 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linwood, KS, with 140 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Linwood (ZIP 66052) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
Linwood has 17 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66052 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 $32.7M in property damage in the Linwood, KS area (ZIP 66052). 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 →