Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Danbury, IA area (ZIP 51019). These include 51 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Danbury has experienced 9 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Danbury 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Danbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Danbury 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danbury 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 51019 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danbury, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Danbury (ZIP 51019) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Danbury has 9 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51019 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 $30.3M in property damage in the Danbury, IA area (ZIP 51019). 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 →