Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 66760 in Opolis, KS. These include 22 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Opolis is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2024.
Opolis 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.
Opolis has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2019.
Opolis has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2008.
Opolis 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.
Opolis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Opolis 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 66760 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Opolis, KS, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Opolis (ZIP 66760) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2008.
Opolis has 5 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66760 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 $20.2M in property damage in the Opolis, KS area (ZIP 66760). 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 →