Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Olpe, KS area (ZIP 66865). These include 77 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2013.
Olpe 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.
Olpe has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2015.
Olpe has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olpe was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. 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 66865 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olpe, KS, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Olpe (ZIP 66865) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2015.
Olpe has 11 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66865 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.9M in property damage in the Olpe, KS area (ZIP 66865). 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 →