Kansas City, KS (ZIP 66111) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 272 natural disaster events on record. These include 234 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kansas City is hailstorms, with 234 recorded events making up 86% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Kansas City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Kansas City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2010.
Kansas City has experienced 2 floods 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2009.
Kansas City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kansas City was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 7, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66111 has experienced 272 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (234 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, KS, with 234 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Kansas City (ZIP 66111) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2009.
Kansas City has 9 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66111 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Kansas City, KS area (ZIP 66111). 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 →