Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Altamont, KS area (ZIP 67330). These include 60 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $853.1K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Altamont has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1964.
Altamont has experienced 3 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 $512K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Altamont has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $600 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Altamont has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 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 $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altamont was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 28, 2012), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67330 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altamont, KS, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Altamont (ZIP 67330) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
Altamont has 4 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67330 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $853.1K in property damage in the Altamont, KS area (ZIP 67330). 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 →