Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Erie, KS area (ZIP 66733). These include 65 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Erie is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Erie has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $570K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Erie has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $582.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Erie has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erie was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2000, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 30, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66733 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erie, KS, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Erie (ZIP 66733) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $582.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2019.
Erie has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 27, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66733 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2000. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Erie, KS area (ZIP 66733). 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 →