Scranton, KS (ZIP 66537) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 246 natural disaster events on record. These include 206 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 206 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Scranton 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1990.
Scranton has experienced 7 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scranton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 7, 2007), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66537 has experienced 246 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (206 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scranton, KS, with 206 events documented.
Yes, Scranton (ZIP 66537) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Scranton 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66537 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Scranton, KS area (ZIP 66537). 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 →