Government records show 210 natural disaster events affecting the Reserve, KS area (ZIP 66434) — a notably active disaster history. These include 155 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Reserve is hailstorms, with 155 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Reserve has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Reserve 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reserve was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 1998, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 6, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66434 has experienced 210 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reserve, KS, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $304K in property damage.
Yes, Reserve (ZIP 66434) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Reserve has 23 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66434 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1998. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Reserve, KS area (ZIP 66434). 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 →