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66754 Mapleton, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Mapleton, KS (66754)

Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Mapleton, KS area (ZIP 66754). These include 37 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Mapleton is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Mapleton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Mapleton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 1973.

💨 Severe wind events

Mapleton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.

🌊 Floods

Mapleton has experienced 2 floods 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2009.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Mapleton 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Mapleton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $600K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Mapleton, KS (66754)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66754 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66754?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mapleton, KS, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 66754 (Mapleton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Mapleton (ZIP 66754) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2009.

Has Mapleton (66754) ever been hit by a tornado?

Mapleton 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 1973.

What was the worst natural disaster in Mapleton, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66754 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66754?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Mapleton, KS area (ZIP 66754). 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 →

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