ZIP code 51650, covering Riverton, IA, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (46 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $47.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Riverton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Riverton 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Riverton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 16, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverton was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $22M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51650 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverton, IA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Riverton (ZIP 51650) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Riverton 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 Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51650 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 1998. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52M in property damage in the Riverton, IA area (ZIP 51650). 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 →