Overland Park, KS (ZIP 66204) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 249 natural disaster events on record. These include 227 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Overland Park is hailstorms, with 227 recorded events making up 91% 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 $740.7K 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 6% 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2024.
Overland Park has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Overland Park 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.
Overland Park has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Overland Park was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Mar 12, 2006), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66204 has experienced 249 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (227 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Overland Park, KS, with 227 events documented. These events have caused a combined $740.7K in property damage.
Overland Park has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66204 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Overland Park, KS area (ZIP 66204). 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 →