Government records show 226 natural disaster events affecting the Burlingame, KS area (ZIP 66413) — a notably active disaster history. These include 174 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $307M. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 500 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burlingame is hailstorms, with 174 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $303.3M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Burlingame has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burlingame was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1966, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66413 has experienced 226 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (174 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (14 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burlingame, KS, with 174 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Burlingame (ZIP 66413) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Burlingame has 16 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 $303.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66413 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1966. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $307M in property damage in the Burlingame, KS area (ZIP 66413). 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 →