Elsmore, KS (ZIP 66732) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Elsmore has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Elsmore has experienced 5 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 $50.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
Elsmore has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2013.
Elsmore has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elsmore was Winter Storm on Jan 1, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 27, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66732 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elsmore, KS, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Elsmore (ZIP 66732) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Elsmore has 5 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 $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66732 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 1, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Elsmore, KS area (ZIP 66732). 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 →