ZIP code 66734, covering Farlington, KS, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (46 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Farlington 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.
Farlington has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2000.
Farlington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Farlington has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2013.
Farlington 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 Farlington was EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $11.6M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66734 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farlington, KS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Farlington (ZIP 66734) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $565K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2013.
Farlington has 4 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66734 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.7M in property damage in the Farlington, KS area (ZIP 66734). 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 →