Federal records document 149 natural disaster events in the Cuba, KS area (ZIP 66940). These include 124 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $896.5K. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 124 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
Cuba has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $267.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Cuba has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Cuba has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2009.
Cuba 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 Cuba was Blizzard on Mar 7, 1998, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 13, 2001), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66940 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cuba, KS, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285K in property damage.
Yes, Cuba (ZIP 66940) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $172K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2009.
Cuba 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 $267.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66940 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 7, 1998. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $896.5K in property damage in the Cuba, KS area (ZIP 66940). 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 →