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66438 Home, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Home, KS (66438)

Home, KS (ZIP 66438) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 49 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Home has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $810K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

Home has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Home 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.

🌊 Floods

Home has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 1999.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Home 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Home, KS (66438)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66438 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66438?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Home, KS, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 66438 (Home) prone to flooding?

Yes, Home (ZIP 66438) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 1999.

Has Home (66438) ever been hit by a tornado?

Home has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $810K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Home, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66438 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66438?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Home, KS area (ZIP 66438). 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 →

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