Williams, IA (ZIP 50271) has experienced 122 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 blizzards, 32 hailstorms, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.1M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 20 (47%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (66%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2019.
Williams has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Williams has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2010.
Williams has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williams was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50271 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (43 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williams, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Williams (ZIP 50271) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2019.
Williams has 10 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50271 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.1M in property damage in the Williams, IA area (ZIP 50271). 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 →