Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Castana, IA area (ZIP 51010). These include 47 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (47 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2023.
Castana has experienced 7 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 $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Castana has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $30.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Castana has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Castana has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Castana was Flood on Jul 16, 1996, which caused $28.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 5, 2007), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51010 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castana, IA, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Castana (ZIP 51010) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Castana has 7 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 $445K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51010 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 1996. This event caused $28.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Castana, IA area (ZIP 51010). 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 →