ZIP code 51647, covering Northboro, IA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2004.
Northboro has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2008.
Northboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northboro was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 1964, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 22, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51647 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northboro, IA, with 35 events documented.
Northboro has 13 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51647 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 1964. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Northboro, IA area (ZIP 51647). 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 →