Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Silver City, IA area (ZIP 51571). These include 49 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silver City is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Silver City has experienced 6 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Silver City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Silver City has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2012.
Silver City has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silver City was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51571 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver City, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Silver City (ZIP 51571) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Silver City has 6 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51571 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Silver City, IA area (ZIP 51571). 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 →