ZIP code 51026, covering Hornick, IA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Hornick 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.
Hornick has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Hornick has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Hornick has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Hornick 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hornick was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 28, 1998), causing $2.4M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Oct 4, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51026 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hornick, IA, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hornick (ZIP 51026) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Hornick has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51026 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 28, 1986. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.9M in property damage in the Hornick, IA area (ZIP 51026). 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 →