ZIP code 51365, covering Wallingford, IA, has 150 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 floods, 43 blizzards, and 33 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 56 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 39 (70%) 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 $35.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (58%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $563K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Wallingford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2016.
Wallingford has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Wallingford has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallingford was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51365 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), blizzards (43 events), hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallingford, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wallingford (ZIP 51365) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Wallingford has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51365 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.8M in property damage in the Wallingford, IA area (ZIP 51365). 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 →