ZIP code 66521, covering Duluth, KS, has 128 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 101 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Duluth is hailstorms, with 101 recorded events making up 79% 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2013.
Duluth has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Duluth has experienced 4 blizzards 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 $120K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2007.
Duluth has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duluth was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 1993 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66521 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duluth, KS, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Duluth (ZIP 66521) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Duluth has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66521 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Duluth, KS area (ZIP 66521). 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 →