ZIP code 66713, covering Baxter Springs, KS, has 138 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (90 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $17.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Baxter Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Baxter Springs has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
Baxter Springs 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baxter Springs was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $22.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2007), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2014 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66713 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baxter Springs, KS, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Baxter Springs (ZIP 66713) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Baxter Springs has 22 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 $17.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66713 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $22.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.7M in property damage in the Baxter Springs, KS area (ZIP 66713). 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 →