With 204 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 66547 in Wamego, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 162 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (162 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 $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Wamego has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $656.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Wamego has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wamego was EF4 Tornado on May 19, 1960, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66547 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (162 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wamego, KS, with 162 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Wamego (ZIP 66547) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $656.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Wamego has 12 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66547 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1960. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Wamego, KS area (ZIP 66547). 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 →