Dunlap, KS (ZIP 66846) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 276 natural disaster events on record. These include 219 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dunlap is hailstorms, with 219 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $705.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Dunlap has experienced 10 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.
Dunlap has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $59K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Dunlap has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dunlap was EF2 Tornado on May 18, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66846 has experienced 276 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (219 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (16 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dunlap, KS, with 219 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Dunlap (ZIP 66846) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $705.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Dunlap has 16 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66846 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Dunlap, KS area (ZIP 66846). 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 →