Alton, KS (ZIP 67623) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 91 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Alton is hailstorms, with 91 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
Alton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2019.
Alton has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Alton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alton was Flood on Jun 2, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2002), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 25, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67623 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alton, KS, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Alton (ZIP 67623) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2019.
Alton has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67623 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Alton, KS area (ZIP 67623). 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 →