With 226 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 66856 in Lebo, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 144 hailstorms, 41 wildfires, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 144 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2023.
There have been 41 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2019.
Lebo has experienced 10 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Lebo has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $990K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Lebo 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 Lebo was EF3 Tornado on May 21, 2011, which caused $2.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 29, 2002), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66856 has experienced 226 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), wildfires (41 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lebo, KS, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Lebo (ZIP 66856) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $990K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Lebo has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66856 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 21, 2011. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Lebo, KS area (ZIP 66856). 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 →