Parker, KS (ZIP 66072) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Parker has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
Parker has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
Parker has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2007.
Parker 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parker was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 29, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66072 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parker, KS, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Parker (ZIP 66072) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2007.
Parker has 6 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66072 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Parker, KS area (ZIP 66072). 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 →