Westphalia, KS (ZIP 66093) has experienced 110 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. A total of 28 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (72 total). Of these, 4 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $982K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2009.
Westphalia 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $307.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 1982.
Westphalia has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Westphalia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westphalia was Winter Storm on Jan 4, 2005, which caused $6.2M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph High Wind (Apr 11, 2001), causing $4M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 21, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66093 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westphalia, KS, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Westphalia (ZIP 66093) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $982K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2009.
Westphalia has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $307.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66093 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 4, 2005. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Westphalia, KS area (ZIP 66093). 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 →