ZIP code 66071, covering Paola, KS, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 142 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 142 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Paola 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.
Paola has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Paola 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 Paola was Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2007), causing $8M in damages. EF5 Tornado on May 20, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66071 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paola, KS, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Paola (ZIP 66071) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Paola has 14 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66071 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31M in property damage in the Paola, KS area (ZIP 66071). 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 →