ZIP code 66749, covering Carlyle, KS, has 172 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (121 total). 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 $862.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (32%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Carlyle 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.
Carlyle has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
Carlyle has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2007.
Carlyle 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 Carlyle was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66749 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (25 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlyle, KS, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $862.7K in property damage.
Yes, Carlyle (ZIP 66749) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Carlyle has 6 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66749 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Carlyle, KS area (ZIP 66749). 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 →