Gridley, KS (ZIP 66852) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gridley is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2023.
Gridley has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $802.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Gridley has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 14, 2017.
Gridley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $400K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Gridley has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gridley was Winter Storm on Jan 1, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 7, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66852 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), wildfires (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gridley, KS, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Gridley (ZIP 66852) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Gridley has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $802.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66852 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 1, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Gridley, KS area (ZIP 66852). 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 →