Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Winifred, KS area (ZIP 66427). These include 125 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (125 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Winifred has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $160.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2007.
Winifred has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winifred was Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1998), causing $810K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66427 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winifred, KS, with 125 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Winifred (ZIP 66427) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2007.
Winifred has 12 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66427 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 16, 2009. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Winifred, KS area (ZIP 66427). 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 →