Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Kansas City, KS area (ZIP 66112). These include 104 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (104 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $425.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Kansas City has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
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 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 13, 1999.
Kansas City has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2009.
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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66112 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, KS, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $425.5K in property damage.
Yes, Kansas City (ZIP 66112) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2009.
Kansas City has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66112 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 $6.7M in property damage in the Kansas City, KS area (ZIP 66112). 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 →