ZIP code 66422, covering Emmett, KS, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Emmett is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 13, 2024.
Emmett has experienced 5 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Emmett has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2007.
Emmett has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $166K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Emmett has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Emmett has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmett was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 8, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66422 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmett, KS, with 78 events documented.
Yes, Emmett (ZIP 66422) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $166K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Emmett has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66422 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Emmett, KS area (ZIP 66422). 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 →