Federal records document 199 natural disaster events in the Humboldt, KS area (ZIP 66748). These include 137 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Humboldt is hailstorms, with 137 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $862.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Humboldt has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Humboldt has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 1991.
Humboldt has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Humboldt was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2007), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66748 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), floods (26 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humboldt, KS, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $862.7K in property damage.
Yes, Humboldt (ZIP 66748) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Humboldt has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66748 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Humboldt, KS area (ZIP 66748). 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 →