Federal records document 163 natural disaster events in the Americus, KS area (ZIP 66835). These include 111 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 188 injuries.
With 111 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2007.
There have been 13 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
Americus 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.
Americus 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 Americus was EF4 Tornado on Jun 8, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 18, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66835 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Americus, KS, with 111 events documented.
Yes, Americus (ZIP 66835) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2007.
Americus has 13 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 $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66835 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.9M in property damage in the Americus, KS area (ZIP 66835). 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 →