Chatsworth, IA (ZIP 51011) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Chatsworth has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $112.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 28, 2023.
Chatsworth has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2010.
Chatsworth has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatsworth was Flood on Jun 20, 2024, which caused $6.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 5, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51011 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chatsworth, IA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Chatsworth (ZIP 51011) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Chatsworth has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51011 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2024. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Chatsworth, IA area (ZIP 51011). 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 →