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66964 Republic, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Republic, KS (66964)

Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Republic, KS area (ZIP 66964). These include 56 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 56 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2016.

🌊 Floods

Republic has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2016.

❄️ Blizzards

Republic 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Republic has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2001.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Republic was 3" Hail on Sep 10, 2015, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 6, 2015), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 18, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Republic, KS (66964)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66964 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66964?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Republic, KS, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 66964 (Republic) prone to flooding?

Yes, Republic (ZIP 66964) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2016.

Has Republic (66964) ever been hit by a tornado?

Republic has 21 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 Apr 24, 2016.

What was the worst natural disaster in Republic, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66964 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Sep 10, 2015. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66964?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.7M in property damage in the Republic, KS area (ZIP 66964). 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 →

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