Battle Creek, IA (ZIP 51006) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Battle Creek is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 67% 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
Battle Creek has experienced 10 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Battle Creek has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Battle Creek has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $32.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
Battle Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Battle Creek was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $4.2M in damages. 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51006 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battle Creek, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Battle Creek (ZIP 51006) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Battle Creek has 10 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51006 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 $32.2M in property damage in the Battle Creek, IA area (ZIP 51006). 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 →