Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 51056 in Smithland, IA. These include 31 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Smithland 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 $28.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Smithland has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
Smithland has experienced 1 tornado 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Smithland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithland was Flood on Jul 16, 1996, which caused $28.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 25, 2024), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51056 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithland, IA, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Smithland (ZIP 51056) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Smithland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51056 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 1996. This event caused $28.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Smithland, IA area (ZIP 51056). 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 →