Fulton, KS (ZIP 66738) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Fulton has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Fulton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Fulton has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $212K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2010.
Fulton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Fulton 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fulton was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $15.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $4M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66738 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fulton, KS, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Fulton (ZIP 66738) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $212K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2010.
Fulton has 10 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 $16.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66738 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $15.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Fulton, KS area (ZIP 66738). 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 →