With 307 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 66901 in Rice, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 257 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 257 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $258K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2018.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
Rice has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2009.
Rice has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rice was EF1 Tornado on May 29, 2004, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66901 has experienced 307 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (257 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (19 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rice, KS, with 257 events documented. These events have caused a combined $258K in property damage.
Yes, Rice (ZIP 66901) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2009.
Rice has 26 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66901 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 2004. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Rice, KS area (ZIP 66901). 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 →