Eskridge, KS (ZIP 66423) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 128 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.4M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 467 injuries.
With 128 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (4%) 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 $500.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $253.6M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2016.
Eskridge has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Eskridge has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $346K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2007.
Eskridge has experienced 3 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eskridge was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1966, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 1993 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66423 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eskridge, KS, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500.5K in property damage.
Yes, Eskridge (ZIP 66423) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $346K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2007.
Eskridge has 15 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 $253.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66423 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1966. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.4M in property damage in the Eskridge, KS area (ZIP 66423). 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 →