ZIP code 66932, covering Athol, KS, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 110 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (110 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
Athol has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2001.
Athol has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2024.
Athol has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Athol has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2010.
Athol has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athol was Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2003, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66932 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athol, KS, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.8M in property damage.
Yes, Athol (ZIP 66932) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2010.
Athol has 10 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66932 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 22, 2003. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Athol, KS area (ZIP 66932). 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 →