Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Centralia, KS area (ZIP 66415). These include 103 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (103 total). Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Centralia has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Centralia has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2005.
Centralia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centralia was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 4, 2005), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66415 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centralia, KS, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $230K in property damage.
Yes, Centralia (ZIP 66415) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2005.
Centralia has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66415 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Centralia, KS area (ZIP 66415). 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 →