Savonburg, KS (ZIP 66772) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Savonburg is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Savonburg 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.
Savonburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Savonburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2013.
Savonburg 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.
Savonburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Savonburg was Winter Storm on Jan 1, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 27, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66772 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savonburg, KS, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Savonburg (ZIP 66772) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2018.
Savonburg has 3 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66772 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 1, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Savonburg, KS area (ZIP 66772). 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 →