Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 66782 in West Mineral, KS. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
West Mineral has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 2017.
West Mineral has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2009.
West Mineral has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1973.
West Mineral 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
West Mineral has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Mineral was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $22.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66782 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Mineral, KS, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, West Mineral (ZIP 66782) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2009.
West Mineral 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66782 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $22.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.5M in property damage in the West Mineral, KS area (ZIP 66782). 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 →