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66092 Wellsville, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Wellsville, KS (66092)

ZIP code 66092, covering Wellsville, KS, has 200 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 142 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 142 recorded incidents (71% 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (84%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2015.

❄️ Blizzards

Wellsville 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Wellsville 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. EF2 Tornado on May 11, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Wellsville, KS (66092)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66092 has experienced 200 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), severe wind events (20 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66092?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellsville, KS, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 66092 (Wellsville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Wellsville (ZIP 66092) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.

Has Wellsville (66092) ever been hit by a tornado?

Wellsville has 14 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in Wellsville, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66092 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66092?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Wellsville, KS area (ZIP 66092). 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 →

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