Hinton, IA (ZIP 51024) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hinton is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Hinton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Hinton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $242.7K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2020.
Hinton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Hinton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinton was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 20, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 5, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51024 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinton, IA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Hinton (ZIP 51024) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Hinton has 8 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51024 was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 20, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Hinton, IA area (ZIP 51024). 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 →