Melvern, KS (ZIP 66510) has experienced 130 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 101 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 101 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Melvern has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2011.
Melvern has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2004.
Melvern has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $906K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Melvern has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melvern was EF5 Tornado on May 20, 1957, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66510 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melvern, KS, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Melvern (ZIP 66510) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $906K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Melvern has 9 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66510 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1957. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Melvern, KS area (ZIP 66510). 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 →