Barnes, KS (ZIP 66933) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barnes is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Barnes has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $50.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2006.
Barnes has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2009.
Barnes has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2005.
Barnes has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnes was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66933 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnes, KS, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Barnes (ZIP 66933) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2005.
Barnes has 7 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 $50.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66933 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.1M in property damage in the Barnes, KS area (ZIP 66933). 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 →