Jamestown, KS (ZIP 66948) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 211 natural disaster events on record. These include 174 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jamestown is hailstorms, with 174 recorded events making up 82% 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Jamestown has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
Jamestown has experienced 2 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2004.
Jamestown has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2021.
Jamestown has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamestown was 2.8" Hail on Aug 10, 2021, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 29, 2004), causing $3.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 9, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66948 has experienced 211 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (174 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamestown, KS, with 174 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Jamestown (ZIP 66948) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2008.
Jamestown has 23 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 $12.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66948 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 10, 2021. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Jamestown, KS area (ZIP 66948). 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 →