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51016 Correctionville, IA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Correctionville, IA (51016)

Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Correctionville, IA area (ZIP 51016). These include 67 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (67 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $659K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $276K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Correctionville has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $198.7K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2020.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Correctionville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.

🌊 Floods

Correctionville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Correctionville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 30, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Correctionville was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $3.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Correctionville, IA (51016)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51016 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 51016?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Correctionville, IA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $659K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 51016 (Correctionville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Correctionville (ZIP 51016) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

Has Correctionville (51016) ever been hit by a tornado?

Correctionville has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Correctionville, IA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51016 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 51016?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Correctionville, IA area (ZIP 51016). 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 →

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