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52163 Protivin, IA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Protivin, IA (52163)

Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 52163 in Protivin, IA. These include 10 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Protivin is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Protivin has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $284.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2017.

❄️ Blizzards

Protivin has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $102.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2018.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Protivin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 2, 1980.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Protivin has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.

💨 Severe wind events

Protivin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2002.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Protivin was Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 22, 2004), causing $900K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Protivin, IA (52163)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52163 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 52163?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Protivin, IA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 52163 (Protivin) prone to flooding?

Yes, Protivin (ZIP 52163) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.

Has Protivin (52163) ever been hit by a tornado?

Protivin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 2, 1980.

What was the worst natural disaster in Protivin, IA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52163 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 52163?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Protivin, IA area (ZIP 52163). 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 →

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