Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Bellaire, KS area (ZIP 66952). These include 127 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $74M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 127 recorded incidents (77% 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 $28.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $36.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2013.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2025.
Bellaire has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2024.
Bellaire has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Bellaire has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellaire 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 66952 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellaire, KS, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bellaire (ZIP 66952) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2025.
Bellaire has 14 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 $36.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66952 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 $74M in property damage in the Bellaire, KS area (ZIP 66952). 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 →