Atkins, IA (ZIP 52206) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 220 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Atkins has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Atkins has experienced 8 blizzards 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Atkins has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Atkins has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $759K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atkins was 1.8" Hail on May 10, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 26, 2016), causing $2.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52206 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atkins, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Atkins (ZIP 52206) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Atkins has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52206 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Atkins, IA area (ZIP 52206). 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 →