ZIP code 66776, covering Thayer, KS, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (98 total). Of these, 4 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2005.
Thayer has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Thayer has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $570K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Thayer has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2019.
Thayer has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thayer was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2000, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 27, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66776 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thayer, KS, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Thayer (ZIP 66776) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Thayer has 11 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66776 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2000. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Thayer, KS area (ZIP 66776). 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 →