Soldier, KS (ZIP 66540) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Soldier has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2008.
Soldier has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Soldier has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
Soldier has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Soldier was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66540 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soldier, KS, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Soldier (ZIP 66540) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2008.
Soldier 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66540 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Soldier, KS area (ZIP 66540). 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 →