Belmont, KS (ZIP 67068) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 246 natural disaster events on record. These include 198 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Belmont is hailstorms, with 198 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2010.
Belmont has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $202.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2019.
Belmont has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2011.
Belmont has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belmont was EF5 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $15M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67068 has experienced 246 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (198 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belmont, KS, with 198 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Belmont (ZIP 67068) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2019.
Belmont has 11 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 $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67068 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.8M in property damage in the Belmont, KS area (ZIP 67068). 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 →