ZIP code 66539, covering Silver Lake, KS, has 167 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 123 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 149 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silver Lake is hailstorms, with 123 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2010.
Silver Lake 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
Silver Lake has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 16, 2022.
Silver Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silver Lake was Heavy Snow on Oct 22, 1996, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 19, 1960), causing $2.5M 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 66539 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver Lake, KS, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Silver Lake (ZIP 66539) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Silver Lake 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66539 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 22, 1996. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Silver Lake, KS area (ZIP 66539). 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 →