Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Braddyville, IA area (ZIP 51631). These include 49 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 49 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2023.
Braddyville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Braddyville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 Jun 26, 2011.
Braddyville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Braddyville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 29, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 14, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51631 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Braddyville, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145K in property damage.
Yes, Braddyville (ZIP 51631) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Braddyville has 9 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51631 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Braddyville, IA area (ZIP 51631). 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 →