Glen Elder, KS (ZIP 67446) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 107 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 107 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
Glen Elder has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Glen Elder has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $535K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
Glen Elder has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Glen Elder has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Elder was EF3 Tornado on May 29, 2008, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 9, 2005), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jun 2, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67446 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Elder, KS, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.1M in property damage.
Yes, Glen Elder (ZIP 67446) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Glen Elder has 18 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67446 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 2008. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Glen Elder, KS area (ZIP 67446). 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 →