Dwight, KS (ZIP 66849) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dwight is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Dwight has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
Dwight has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Dwight has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2012.
Dwight has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dwight was EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66849 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dwight, KS, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Dwight (ZIP 66849) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Dwight has 9 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66849 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. 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 $6.3M in property damage in the Dwight, KS area (ZIP 66849). 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 →