Whiting, IA (ZIP 51063) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $293.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whiting is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 73% 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Whiting has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $43.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Whiting has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Whiting has experienced 4 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.
Whiting has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 17, 2023.
Whiting 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whiting was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 16, 1996), causing $28.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($6.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51063 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whiting, IA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Whiting (ZIP 51063) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Whiting 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 $250.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51063 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 $293.7M in property damage in the Whiting, IA area (ZIP 51063). 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 →