Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Leona, KS area (ZIP 66532). These include 80 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (80 total). 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Leona 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Leona 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Leona 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 Leona was Flash Flood on May 6, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 6, 1993), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66532 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leona, KS, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Leona (ZIP 66532) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Leona has 10 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66532 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Leona, KS area (ZIP 66532). 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 →