Formoso, KS (ZIP 66942) has experienced 167 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 118 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 12 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Formoso is hailstorms, with 118 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2021.
Formoso 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.
Formoso has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Formoso 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Formoso was Winter Storm on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 18, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66942 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), tornadoes (22 events), earthquakes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Formoso, KS, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.
Yes, Formoso (ZIP 66942) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2010.
Formoso has 22 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66942 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Formoso, KS area (ZIP 66942). 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 →