Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Arma, KS area (ZIP 66712). These include 52 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arma is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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 $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Arma has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $64.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
Arma 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.
Arma has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Arma has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Arma 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arma was EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66712 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arma, KS, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Arma (ZIP 66712) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $577K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Arma 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 $64.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66712 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.1M in property damage in the Arma, KS area (ZIP 66712). 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 →