Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Washta, IA area (ZIP 51061). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $659K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Washta has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Washta has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Washta has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Washta has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $42.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washta was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51061 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washta, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $659K in property damage.
Yes, Washta (ZIP 51061) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Washta has 5 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51061 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 $10M in property damage in the Washta, IA area (ZIP 51061). 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 →