Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Cherokee, KS area (ZIP 66724). These include 46 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cherokee is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2019.
Cherokee 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.
Cherokee has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2013.
Cherokee has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
Cherokee 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 Cherokee was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $11.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66724 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherokee, KS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Cherokee (ZIP 66724) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $690K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2013.
Cherokee has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66724 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $11.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Cherokee, KS area (ZIP 66724). 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 →