Government records show 272 natural disaster events affecting the Manhattan, KS area (ZIP 66503) — a notably active disaster history. These include 212 hailstorms, 37 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $104.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 58 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Manhattan is hailstorms, with 212 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $487K 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 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Manhattan 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 $79.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Manhattan 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manhattan was EF4 Tornado on Jun 11, 2008, which caused $66M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2018), causing $17.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 11, 2022 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66503 has experienced 272 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (212 events), severe wind events (37 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manhattan, KS, with 212 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Manhattan (ZIP 66503) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Manhattan 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 $79.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66503 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 $104.1M in property damage in the Manhattan, KS area (ZIP 66503). 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 →