Blue Rapids, KS (ZIP 66411) has experienced 130 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 105 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 105 recorded incidents (81% 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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Blue Rapids has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Blue Rapids 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.
Blue Rapids has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Rapids was Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 10, 1997), causing $25K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66411 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Rapids, KS, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Blue Rapids (ZIP 66411) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 1999.
Blue Rapids has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66411 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 $1.7M in property damage in the Blue Rapids, KS area (ZIP 66411). 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 →