Government records show 240 natural disaster events affecting the Meriden, KS area (ZIP 66512) — a notably active disaster history. These include 174 hailstorms, 40 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Meriden is hailstorms, with 174 recorded events making up 73% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
Meriden has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Meriden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meriden was EF1 Tornado on May 28, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 2, 2005), causing $2M 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 66512 has experienced 240 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (174 events), severe wind events (40 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meriden, KS, with 174 events documented. These events have caused a combined $182K in property damage.
Yes, Meriden (ZIP 66512) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Meriden has 17 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66512 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Meriden, KS area (ZIP 66512). 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 →