Alden, KS (ZIP 67512) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
Alden has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2002.
Alden has experienced 6 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 $57.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2019.
Alden has experienced 6 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 $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Alden has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2012.
Alden has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alden was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $6.4M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Jul 16, 2010), causing $1.3M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Sep 3, 2009 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67512 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alden, KS, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $805K in property damage.
Yes, Alden (ZIP 67512) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2019.
Alden has 6 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67512 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $6.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Alden, KS area (ZIP 67512). 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 →