ZIP code 51536, covering Hancock, IA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Hancock has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Hancock has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Hancock has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Hancock 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hancock was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 9, 1998), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51536 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hancock, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Hancock (ZIP 51536) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Hancock has 9 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 $875K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51536 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Hancock, IA area (ZIP 51536). 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 →