ZIP code 66953, covering Linn, KS, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 92 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (92 total). Of these, 3 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Linn has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $50.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
Linn 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.
Linn has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Linn 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 Linn was EF3 Tornado on Sep 25, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $25M in damages. Heavy Snow on Nov 16, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66953 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linn, KS, with 92 events documented.
Yes, Linn (ZIP 66953) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2007.
Linn has 6 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66953 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.9M in property damage in the Linn, KS area (ZIP 66953). 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 →