ZIP code 51023, covering Hawarden, IA, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 97 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 97 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (59%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $587K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Hawarden has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2008.
Hawarden has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawarden was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 20, 2024), causing $6.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 5, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51023 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawarden, IA, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hawarden (ZIP 51023) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Hawarden has 8 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51023 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.1M in property damage in the Hawarden, IA area (ZIP 51023). 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 →