ZIP code 66872, covering White City, KS, has 139 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (105 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 11 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2016.
White City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $271K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2009.
White City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2007.
White City has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 13, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for White City was EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 27, 2005), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66872 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White City, KS, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, White City (ZIP 66872) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $271K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2009.
White City has 11 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66872 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the White City, KS area (ZIP 66872). 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 →