Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 66746 in Hepler, KS. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Hepler 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.
Hepler has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2013.
Hepler has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Hepler 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.
Hepler has experienced 1 flood 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 $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hepler was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $11.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66746 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hepler, KS, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Hepler (ZIP 66746) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $315K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2002.
Hepler has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66746 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $11.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.8M in property damage in the Hepler, KS area (ZIP 66746). 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 →