ZIP code 66842, covering Cassoday, KS, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
Cassoday has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Cassoday 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2022.
Cassoday has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Cassoday has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
Cassoday has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cassoday was Winter Storm on Mar 27, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 1, 1998), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 30, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66842 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cassoday, KS, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Cassoday (ZIP 66842) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2022.
Cassoday has 8 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66842 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 27, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Cassoday, KS area (ZIP 66842). 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 →