Narka, KS (ZIP 66960) has experienced 118 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Narka is hailstorms, with 97 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Narka has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2006.
Narka has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
Narka has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Narka has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Narka was EF1 Tornado on Jun 13, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 13, 2001), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66960 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Narka, KS, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Narka (ZIP 66960) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Narka has 13 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66960 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Narka, KS area (ZIP 66960). 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 →