Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Worthington, IA area (ZIP 52078). These include 43 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 4 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Worthington has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Worthington has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Worthington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Worthington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Worthington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Worthington was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 23, 2010), causing $15M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 3, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52078 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthington, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Worthington (ZIP 52078) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Worthington has 8 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52078 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.8M in property damage in the Worthington, IA area (ZIP 52078). 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 →