Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the Vliets, KS area (ZIP 66544). These include 90 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (90 total). 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Vliets has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2005.
Vliets has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $161.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2007.
Vliets has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vliets was EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 16, 2009), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66544 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vliets, KS, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Vliets (ZIP 66544) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $161.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2007.
Vliets has 9 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66544 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 $7.7M in property damage in the Vliets, KS area (ZIP 66544). 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 →