Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Wetmore, KS area (ZIP 66550). These include 69 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wetmore is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (6%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2023.
Wetmore has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $970K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Wetmore has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $254K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2008.
Wetmore has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2006.
Wetmore has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wetmore was 4" Hail on Jul 1, 1997, which caused $790K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 6, 1993), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66550 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetmore, KS, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wetmore (ZIP 66550) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $254K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2008.
Wetmore has 6 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 $970K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66550 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 1997. This event caused $790K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Wetmore, KS area (ZIP 66550). 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 →