With 341 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 66610 in Topeka, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 255 hailstorms, 44 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $292.9M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 562 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Topeka is hailstorms, with 255 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (4%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $280.9M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% 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.
Topeka has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Topeka 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 Topeka was EF5 Tornado on Jun 8, 1966, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1983), causing $25M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66610 has experienced 341 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (255 events), severe wind events (44 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (9 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topeka, KS, with 255 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Topeka (ZIP 66610) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Topeka has 17 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 $280.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66610 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1966. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $292.9M in property damage in the Topeka, KS area (ZIP 66610). 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 →