Alamota, KS (ZIP 67839) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 325 natural disaster events on record. These include 268 hailstorms, 37 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (268 total). Of these, 13 (5%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $269K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $908K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alamota was 1.8" Hail on May 9, 1996, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 28, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67839 has experienced 325 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (268 events), severe wind events (37 events), and tornadoes (20 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alamota, KS, with 268 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Alamota has 20 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 $908K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67839 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 9, 1996. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Alamota, KS area (ZIP 67839). 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 →