Inwood, IA (ZIP 51240) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 76 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Inwood has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Inwood was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 20, 2024), causing $13.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51240 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Inwood, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Inwood (ZIP 51240) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Inwood has 11 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51240 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.3M in property damage in the Inwood, IA area (ZIP 51240). 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 →