Government records show 315 natural disaster events affecting the Tecumseh, KS area (ZIP 66542) — a notably active disaster history. These include 228 hailstorms, 51 severe wind events, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tecumseh is hailstorms, with 228 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $682K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 16% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2008.
Tecumseh has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Tecumseh has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tecumseh was Heavy Snow on Oct 22, 1996, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2007), causing $3.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66542 has experienced 315 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (228 events), severe wind events (51 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tecumseh, KS, with 228 events documented. These events have caused a combined $682K in property damage.
Yes, Tecumseh (ZIP 66542) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Tecumseh has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66542 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 $15.5M in property damage in the Tecumseh, KS area (ZIP 66542). 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 →