Sabetha, KS (ZIP 66534) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 111 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 111 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (5%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2019.
Sabetha has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2019.
Sabetha has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Sabetha has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sabetha was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 1998, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. 4" Hail on Jul 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($790K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66534 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sabetha, KS, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Sabetha (ZIP 66534) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $455K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Sabetha 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66534 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1998. This event caused $3.5M 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 Sabetha, KS area (ZIP 66534). 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 →