Federal records document 190 natural disaster events in the Holton, KS area (ZIP 66436). These include 150 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.8M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (150 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $54.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Holton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2008.
Holton has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
Holton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66436 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (150 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holton, KS, with 150 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71K in property damage.
Yes, Holton (ZIP 66436) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2008.
Holton has 20 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 $54.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66436 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.8M in property damage in the Holton, KS area (ZIP 66436). 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 →