ZIP code 66518, covering Oketo, KS, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Oketo is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2021.
Oketo has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Oketo has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Oketo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2001.
Oketo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oketo was Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 18, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66518 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oketo, KS, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Oketo (ZIP 66518) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Oketo has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66518 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 16, 2009. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Oketo, KS area (ZIP 66518). 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 →