Federal records document 176 natural disaster events in the Valley Falls, KS area (ZIP 66088). These include 128 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Valley Falls is hailstorms, with 128 recorded events making up 73% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $59.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
Valley Falls has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2005.
Valley Falls has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
Valley Falls has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley Falls was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66088 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Falls, KS, with 128 events documented.
Yes, Valley Falls (ZIP 66088) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2005.
Valley Falls 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 $59.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66088 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63M in property damage in the Valley Falls, KS area (ZIP 66088). 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 →