Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 52170 in Waterville, IA. These include 13 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Waterville has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $146.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2015.
Waterville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $47.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Waterville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Waterville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1964.
Waterville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterville was Flood on May 1, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 13, 2001), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52170 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterville, IA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Waterville (ZIP 52170) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Waterville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52170 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Waterville, IA area (ZIP 52170). 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 →