Lenexa, KS (ZIP 66210) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 235 natural disaster events on record. These include 206 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 180 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lenexa is hailstorms, with 206 recorded events making up 88% 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 $720.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
Lenexa has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Lenexa has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2014.
Lenexa 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 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenexa was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 20, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1966 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66210 has experienced 235 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (206 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenexa, KS, with 206 events documented. These events have caused a combined $720.2K in property damage.
Yes, Lenexa (ZIP 66210) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Lenexa 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66210 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Lenexa, KS area (ZIP 66210). 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 →