Virgil, KS (ZIP 66870) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Virgil is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Virgil has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Virgil has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
Virgil has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Virgil has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Virgil was Winter Storm on Jan 1, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66870 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Virgil, KS, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Virgil (ZIP 66870) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Virgil has 10 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66870 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 1, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Virgil, KS area (ZIP 66870). 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 →