Federal records document 175 natural disaster events in the Saint George, KS area (ZIP 66535). These include 139 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (139 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2022.
Saint George has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Saint George has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $696.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Saint George 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint George was EF4 Tornado on May 19, 1960, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 18, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66535 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint George, KS, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Saint George (ZIP 66535) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $696.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Saint George 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66535 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 $26.4M in property damage in the Saint George, KS area (ZIP 66535). 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 →