Marion, KS (ZIP 66861) has experienced 169 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 126 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marion is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Marion 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.
Marion has experienced 9 floods 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 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 Jul 4, 2019.
Marion has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
Marion has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion 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. EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66861 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, KS, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 66861) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Marion has 14 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66861 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 $42M in property damage in the Marion, KS area (ZIP 66861). 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 →