ZIP code 66419, covering Denison, KS, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Denison is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Denison has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Denison has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1993.
Denison has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2005.
Denison has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
Denison has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denison was EF1 Tornado on May 28, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1993), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66419 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denison, KS, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Denison (ZIP 66419) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $580K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2005.
Denison has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66419 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Denison, KS area (ZIP 66419). 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 →