ZIP code 66938, covering Clyde, KS, has 166 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 137 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (137 total). Of these, 3 (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 $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $895K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2018.
Clyde has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2004.
Clyde has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clyde was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 1996, which caused $340K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 15, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66938 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clyde, KS, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Clyde (ZIP 66938) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Clyde has 12 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 $895K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66938 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 1996. This event caused $340K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Clyde, KS area (ZIP 66938). 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 →