Oskaloosa, KS (ZIP 66066) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 238 natural disaster events on record. These include 176 hailstorms, 37 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (176 total). 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 37 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $859K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
Oskaloosa has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Oskaloosa has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oskaloosa was EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2000, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66066 has experienced 238 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (176 events), severe wind events (37 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oskaloosa, KS, with 176 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Oskaloosa (ZIP 66066) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Oskaloosa has 18 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66066 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2000. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Oskaloosa, KS area (ZIP 66066). 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 →