Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Blencoe, IA area (ZIP 51523). These include 52 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Blencoe is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Blencoe has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $37.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Blencoe has experienced 8 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 $300K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Blencoe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Blencoe 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 Blencoe was Flood on Jul 16, 1996, which caused $28.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2011), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on May 5, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51523 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blencoe, IA, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Blencoe (ZIP 51523) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Blencoe has 8 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51523 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 1996. This event caused $28.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.7M in property damage in the Blencoe, IA area (ZIP 51523). 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 →