ZIP code 66761, covering Piqua, KS, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $357.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
Piqua has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $400K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Piqua has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 1991.
Piqua has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piqua was EF2 Tornado on Mar 26, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66761 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piqua, KS, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5K in property damage.
Yes, Piqua (ZIP 66761) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $357.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
Piqua has 2 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66761 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 26, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Piqua, KS area (ZIP 66761). 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 →