Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Clifton, KS area (ZIP 66937). These include 137 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 137 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 14 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 $892.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2018.
Clifton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Clifton 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.
Clifton 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 Clifton was Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 16, 2009), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66937 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, KS, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 66937) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Clifton has 14 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 $892.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66937 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 16, 2009. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Clifton, KS area (ZIP 66937). 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 →