Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Kingsley, IA area (ZIP 51028). These include 49 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $199K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $411K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Kingsley 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.
Kingsley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Kingsley 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 Kingsley was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 1996), causing $1.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51028 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingsley, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199K in property damage.
Yes, Kingsley (ZIP 51028) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Kingsley has 12 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51028 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Kingsley, IA area (ZIP 51028). 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 →