ZIP code 66854, covering Hartford, KS, has 181 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 42 wildfires, and 27 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (93 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2023.
There have been 42 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 2019.
Hartford has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $781.2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Hartford has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Hartford has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartford was Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2005), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66854 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), wildfires (42 events), severe wind events (27 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, KS, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 66854) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $781.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Hartford has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66854 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 29, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Hartford, KS area (ZIP 66854). 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 →