ZIP code 51230, covering Alvord, IA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Alvord is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Alvord has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Alvord has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2023.
Alvord has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Alvord has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alvord was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 15, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51230 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvord, IA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Alvord (ZIP 51230) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2019.
Alvord has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51230 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Alvord, IA area (ZIP 51230). 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 →