ZIP code 66056, covering Mound City, KS, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Mound City has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2004.
Mound City has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Mound City has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2009.
Mound City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 6, 2010.
Mound City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mound City was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $15.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66056 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mound City, KS, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Mound City (ZIP 66056) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2009.
Mound City has 5 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 $15.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66056 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $15.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Mound City, KS area (ZIP 66056). 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 →