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66214 Lenexa, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Lenexa, KS (66214)

With 229 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 66214 in Lenexa, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 212 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (212 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 $820.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Lenexa has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Lenexa 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

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.

Notable Events

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 EF3 Tornado (Apr 19, 1966), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Lenexa, KS (66214)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66214 has experienced 229 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (212 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66214?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenexa, KS, with 212 events documented. These events have caused a combined $820.7K in property damage.

Has Lenexa (66214) ever been hit by a tornado?

Lenexa has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Lenexa, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66214 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66214?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Lenexa, KS area (ZIP 66214). 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 →

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