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66064 Osawatomie, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Osawatomie, KS (66064)

Federal records document 103 natural disaster events in the Osawatomie, KS area (ZIP 66064). These include 77 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Osawatomie is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Osawatomie has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.

💨 Severe wind events

Osawatomie has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.

🌊 Floods

Osawatomie 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2018.

❄️ Blizzards

Osawatomie 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.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Osawatomie 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Osawatomie was Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 11, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Osawatomie, KS (66064)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66064 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66064?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osawatomie, KS, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 66064 (Osawatomie) prone to flooding?

Yes, Osawatomie (ZIP 66064) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2018.

Has Osawatomie (66064) ever been hit by a tornado?

Osawatomie has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.

What was the worst natural disaster in Osawatomie, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66064 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66064?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Osawatomie, KS area (ZIP 66064). 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 →

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