Government records show 227 natural disaster events affecting the Tonganoxie, KS area (ZIP 66086) — a notably active disaster history. These include 176 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 176 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $36.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Tonganoxie has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Tonganoxie 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tonganoxie was EF4 Tornado on May 28, 2019, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 2, 2005), causing $3.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66086 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (176 events), severe wind events (23 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tonganoxie, KS, with 176 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Tonganoxie (ZIP 66086) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Tonganoxie has 20 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 $36.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66086 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 2019. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.3M in property damage in the Tonganoxie, KS area (ZIP 66086). 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 →