With 211 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 66736 in Lafontaine, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 156 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lafontaine is hailstorms, with 156 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $21.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $905.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Lafontaine 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lafontaine was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $21.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($510K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66736 has experienced 211 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (156 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lafontaine, KS, with 156 events documented. These events have caused a combined $415K in property damage.
Yes, Lafontaine (ZIP 66736) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Lafontaine has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66736 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $21.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Lafontaine, KS area (ZIP 66736). 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 →