ZIP code 66941, covering Esbon, KS, has 179 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 141 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (141 total). 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Esbon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2025.
Esbon has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2019.
Esbon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Esbon has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Esbon was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 7, 1993), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66941 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (4 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 Esbon, KS, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.8M in property damage.
Yes, Esbon (ZIP 66941) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2025.
Esbon has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66941 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.9M in property damage in the Esbon, KS area (ZIP 66941). 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 →