Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Axtell, KS area (ZIP 66403). These include 75 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (75 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Axtell has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $221.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Axtell has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $161K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2007.
Axtell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Axtell has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Axtell was Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 9, 1996), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66403 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Axtell, KS, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Axtell (ZIP 66403) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $161K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2007.
Axtell has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $221.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66403 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 16, 2009. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Axtell, KS area (ZIP 66403). 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 →