ZIP code 66449, covering Leonardville, KS, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 116 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $223.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leonardville is hailstorms, with 116 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Leonardville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2016.
Leonardville has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Leonardville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 1954.
Leonardville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leonardville was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 1997, which caused $70K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66449 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leonardville, KS, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Leonardville (ZIP 66449) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Leonardville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 1954.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66449 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 1997. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $223.5K in property damage in the Leonardville, KS area (ZIP 66449). 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 →