Federal records document 185 natural disaster events in the Pauline, KS area (ZIP 66619). These include 132 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pauline is hailstorms, with 132 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
Pauline 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2004.
Pauline has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Pauline 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 Pauline was Heavy Snow on Oct 22, 1996, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 7, 2007), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66619 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), severe wind events (28 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pauline, KS, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Pauline (ZIP 66619) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Pauline has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $610K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66619 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 22, 1996. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Pauline, KS area (ZIP 66619). 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 →