ZIP code 66851, covering Florence, KS, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $42.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
Florence has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $33.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
Florence has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
Florence has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Florence has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Florence has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $18.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $15M 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 66851 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florence, KS, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42.5K in property damage.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 66851) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Florence has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66851 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $18.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.4M in property damage in the Florence, KS area (ZIP 66851). 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 →