ZIP code 66527, covering Powhattan, KS, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Powhattan is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2023.
Powhattan has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2006.
Powhattan has experienced 5 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 Aug 2, 2006.
Powhattan 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powhattan was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1993), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66527 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powhattan, KS, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501K in property damage.
Powhattan has 8 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66527 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Powhattan, KS area (ZIP 66527). 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 →