ZIP code 66401, covering Alma, KS, has 196 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 165 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Alma is hailstorms, with 165 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
Alma has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2022.
Alma has experienced 4 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 $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2007.
Alma has experienced 3 blizzards on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alma was EF4 Tornado on May 19, 1960, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 1993 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66401 has experienced 196 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (165 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alma, KS, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $502K in property damage.
Yes, Alma (ZIP 66401) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2007.
Alma has 15 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 $28.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66401 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1960. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29M in property damage in the Alma, KS area (ZIP 66401). 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 →