ZIP code 66221, covering Stanley, KS, has 162 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 134 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 180 injuries.
With 134 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $480.2K 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 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
Stanley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2018.
Stanley 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.
Stanley 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 Stanley 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 66221 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanley, KS, with 134 events documented. These events have caused a combined $480.2K in property damage.
Yes, Stanley (ZIP 66221) 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.
Stanley has 8 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66221 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 $12.6M in property damage in the Stanley, KS area (ZIP 66221). 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 →