ZIP code 66506, covering Manhattan, KS, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 103 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Manhattan is hailstorms, with 103 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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 $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Manhattan has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $425.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Manhattan has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.6M 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 EF2 Tornado on Jun 11, 2022, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 29, 1993), causing $505K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66506 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), severe wind events (26 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manhattan, KS, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Manhattan (ZIP 66506) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $425.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Manhattan has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66506 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 2022. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Manhattan, KS area (ZIP 66506). 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 →