Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Delia, KS area (ZIP 66418). These include 99 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 93 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (99 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Delia has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
Delia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Delia has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Delia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delia was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 19, 1960), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66418 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delia, KS, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Delia (ZIP 66418) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $690K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Delia has 11 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66418 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Delia, KS area (ZIP 66418). 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 →