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66517 Ogden, KS — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ogden, KS (66517)

Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Ogden, KS area (ZIP 66517). These include 33 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Ogden has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2012.

🌊 Floods

Ogden has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $645K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Ogden has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $69.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ogden was EF4 Tornado on Jun 11, 2008, which caused $66M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 8, 1966), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 27, 2005 also caused significant damage ($800K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ogden, KS (66517)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66517 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 66517?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ogden, KS, with 33 events documented.

Is ZIP code 66517 (Ogden) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ogden (ZIP 66517) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $645K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2025.

Has Ogden (66517) ever been hit by a tornado?

Ogden has 3 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 $69.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ogden, KS?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66517 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 2008. This event caused $66M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 66517?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.4M in property damage in the Ogden, KS area (ZIP 66517). 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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