ZIP code 66866, covering Peabody, KS, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $65M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (96 total). Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Peabody has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2019.
Peabody 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.
Peabody has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2024.
Peabody has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peabody was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $18.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66866 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peabody, KS, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67.5K in property damage.
Yes, Peabody (ZIP 66866) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2019.
Peabody has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66866 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65M in property damage in the Peabody, KS area (ZIP 66866). 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 →