Stanton, IA (ZIP 51573) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
With 58 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 May 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Stanton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Stanton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Stanton 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanton was Flood on Jun 14, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2007), causing $1.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51573 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 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 Stanton, IA, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Stanton (ZIP 51573) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Stanton has 12 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51573 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 14, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Stanton, IA area (ZIP 51573). 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 →