Federal records document 179 natural disaster events in the Galena, KS area (ZIP 66739). These include 130 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9B. These events have resulted in 180 recorded deaths and 1,459 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Galena is hailstorms, with 130 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (25%) 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 $2.9B in documented property damage. 178 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Galena has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Galena has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
Galena has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Galena 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galena was EF5 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $2.8B in property damage and was linked to 161 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 2008), causing $35M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($22.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66739 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galena, KS, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Galena (ZIP 66739) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Galena has 28 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 $2.9B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66739 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $2.8B in documented property damage. It resulted in 161 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9B in property damage in the Galena, KS area (ZIP 66739). 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 →