Vassar, KS (ZIP 66543) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (71% 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 Dec 15, 2021.
Vassar 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.
Vassar has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $851K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Vassar has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Vassar has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vassar was Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 30, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66543 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vassar, KS, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Vassar (ZIP 66543) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $851K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Vassar has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66543 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 29, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Vassar, KS area (ZIP 66543). 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 →