Government records show 218 natural disaster events affecting the Overbrook, KS area (ZIP 66524) — a notably active disaster history. These include 169 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Overbrook is hailstorms, with 169 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Overbrook has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Overbrook has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
Overbrook has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Overbrook was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 1964), causing $2.5M 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 66524 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (169 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Overbrook, KS, with 169 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Overbrook (ZIP 66524) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $875K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Overbrook has 17 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66524 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Overbrook, KS area (ZIP 66524). 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 →