ZIP code 66833, covering Bushong, KS, has 141 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (99 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Bushong has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2016.
Bushong has experienced 9 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2008.
Bushong has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Bushong has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bushong was EF4 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66833 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bushong, KS, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Bushong (ZIP 66833) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Bushong has 10 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66833 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Bushong, KS area (ZIP 66833). 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 →