ZIP code 66053, covering Louisburg, KS, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 91 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 91 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2015.
Louisburg has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Louisburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Louisburg 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 $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2017.
Louisburg has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Louisburg was Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 9, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66053 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Louisburg, KS, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Louisburg (ZIP 66053) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2017.
Louisburg has 14 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66053 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Louisburg, KS area (ZIP 66053). 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 →