Federal records document 155 natural disaster events in the Leawood, KS area (ZIP 66211). These include 138 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 177 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (138 total). 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 $450.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Leawood has experienced 7 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Leawood has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2024.
Leawood 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.
Leawood has experienced 1 flood 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leawood 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66211 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (138 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leawood, KS, with 138 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450.2K in property damage.
Yes, Leawood (ZIP 66211) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Leawood has 7 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66211 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Leawood, KS area (ZIP 66211). 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 →