Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Paxico, KS area (ZIP 66526). These include 99 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (99 total). Of these, 3 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
Paxico has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1991.
Paxico has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Paxico has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2007.
Paxico has experienced 3 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxico was EF4 Tornado on May 19, 1960, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66526 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxico, KS, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Paxico (ZIP 66526) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2007.
Paxico has 10 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66526 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1960. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Paxico, KS area (ZIP 66526). 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 →