ZIP code 66536, covering Saint Marys, KS, has 143 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 114 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Marys is hailstorms, with 114 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Saint Marys has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $467K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Saint Marys has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
Saint Marys 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 Marys was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 19, 1960), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66536 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Marys, KS, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Marys (ZIP 66536) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $467K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Saint Marys has 7 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66536 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Saint Marys, KS area (ZIP 66536). 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 →