Neosho Rapids, KS (ZIP 66864) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 28 wildfires, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Neosho Rapids is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2018.
Neosho Rapids has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2008.
Neosho Rapids has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Neosho Rapids has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Neosho Rapids was Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66864 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), wildfires (28 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Neosho Rapids, KS, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Neosho Rapids (ZIP 66864) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Neosho Rapids has 3 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66864 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Neosho Rapids, KS area (ZIP 66864). 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 →