Government records show 205 natural disaster events affecting the Lenexa, KS area (ZIP 66227) — a notably active disaster history. These include 176 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 176 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $880K 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 7% 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Lenexa has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 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 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66227 has experienced 205 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (176 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenexa, KS, with 176 events documented. These events have caused a combined $880K in property damage.
Yes, Lenexa (ZIP 66227) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
Lenexa has 10 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66227 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Lenexa, KS area (ZIP 66227). 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 →