Halbur, IA (ZIP 51444) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 blizzards, 27 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 19 (50%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (56%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2005.
Halbur has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. 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 $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
Halbur has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Halbur has experienced 3 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Halbur has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Halbur was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1995, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 20, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51444 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), floods (27 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Halbur, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Halbur (ZIP 51444) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2005.
Halbur has 3 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51444 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1995. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Halbur, IA area (ZIP 51444). 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 →