Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Stilwell, KS area (ZIP 66085). These include 120 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.1M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 176 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stilwell is hailstorms, with 120 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $576K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
Stilwell has experienced 6 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 $62.8M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2018.
Stilwell has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2014.
Stilwell has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stilwell was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $5M 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 66085 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stilwell, KS, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Stilwell (ZIP 66085) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Stilwell has 6 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 $62.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66085 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.1M in property damage in the Stilwell, KS area (ZIP 66085). 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 →