Hanover, KS (ZIP 66945) has experienced 191 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 150 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hanover is hailstorms, with 150 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Hanover has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $676K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Hanover has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2009.
Hanover has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanover was EF2 Tornado on Jul 6, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 6, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66945 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (150 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (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 Hanover, KS, with 150 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 66945) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $676K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Hanover has 17 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66945 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 6, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Hanover, KS area (ZIP 66945). 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 →