ZIP code 66743, covering Girard, KS, has 158 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 110 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (110 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $245.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2000.
Girard has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Girard has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Girard 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.
Girard 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 Girard 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. EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66743 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Girard, KS, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245.3K in property damage.
Yes, Girard (ZIP 66743) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Girard has 20 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 $29.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66743 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 $48M in property damage in the Girard, KS area (ZIP 66743). 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 →