Princeton, KS (ZIP 66078) has experienced 126 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (78 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (86%) 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 $20.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2019.
Princeton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Princeton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 30, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 23, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 29, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66078 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, KS, with 78 events documented.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 66078) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Princeton has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66078 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 $24.6M in property damage in the Princeton, KS area (ZIP 66078). 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 →