Federal records document 180 natural disaster events in the Fort Riley, KS area (ZIP 66442). These include 126 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (126 total). Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Fort Riley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $69.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Fort Riley has experienced 7 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 $45K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Riley was EF4 Tornado on Jun 11, 2008, which caused $66M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 8, 1966), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 27, 2005 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66442 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (28 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Riley, KS, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Riley (ZIP 66442) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Fort Riley has 8 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 $69.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66442 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 2008. This event caused $66M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.5M in property damage in the Fort Riley, KS area (ZIP 66442). 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 →