Courtland, KS (ZIP 66939) has experienced 198 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 147 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Courtland is hailstorms, with 147 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Courtland has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2021.
Courtland has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2015.
Courtland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Courtland has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Courtland was EF1 Tornado on May 29, 2004, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 6, 2015), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66939 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (147 events), tornadoes (37 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Courtland, KS, with 147 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Courtland (ZIP 66939) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2015.
Courtland has 37 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 $19.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66939 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 $27.7M in property damage in the Courtland, KS area (ZIP 66939). 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 →