Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Rantoul, KS area (ZIP 66079). These include 35 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rantoul is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (94%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Rantoul has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2019.
Rantoul 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.
Rantoul has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rantoul was Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 20, 1957), 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 66079 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rantoul, KS, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Rantoul (ZIP 66079) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Rantoul has 3 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66079 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 $23.5M in property damage in the Rantoul, KS area (ZIP 66079). 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 →