Treece, KS (ZIP 66778) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Treece is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Treece has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Treece has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2012.
Treece has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $51.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Treece has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $20.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Treece was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2007), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2014 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66778 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Treece, KS, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Treece (ZIP 66778) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Treece has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66778 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.9M in property damage in the Treece, KS area (ZIP 66778). 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 →