Carbondale, KS (ZIP 66414) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 220 natural disaster events on record. These include 180 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 180 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $28.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Carbondale 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.
Carbondale has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carbondale was EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66414 has experienced 220 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carbondale, KS, with 180 events documented.
Yes, Carbondale (ZIP 66414) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Carbondale has 13 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 $28.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66414 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Carbondale, KS area (ZIP 66414). 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 →