Arcadia, KS (ZIP 66711) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Arcadia has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
Arcadia has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 31, 2020.
Arcadia has experienced 3 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2010.
Arcadia has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Arcadia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arcadia was EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $14M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($11.6M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66711 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arcadia, KS, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Arcadia (ZIP 66711) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2010.
Arcadia has 9 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 $39.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66711 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.1M in property damage in the Arcadia, KS area (ZIP 66711). 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 →