Benedict, KS (ZIP 66714) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $928.8K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Benedict has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $858K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Benedict has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Benedict 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Benedict has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benedict was Winter Storm on Jan 1, 1999, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 10, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66714 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benedict, KS, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Benedict (ZIP 66714) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Benedict has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66714 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 1, 1999. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $928.8K in property damage in the Benedict, KS area (ZIP 66714). 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 →