ZIP code 66845, covering Cottonwood Falls, KS, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 94 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (94 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Cottonwood Falls has experienced 9 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 2, 2023.
Cottonwood Falls has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
Cottonwood Falls has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2015.
Cottonwood Falls has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottonwood Falls was EF2 Tornado on May 18, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 30, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66845 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (14 events), wildfires (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottonwood Falls, KS, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Cottonwood Falls (ZIP 66845) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Cottonwood Falls has 14 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66845 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Cottonwood Falls, KS area (ZIP 66845). 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 →