Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Newhall, IA area (ZIP 52315). These include 56 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 201 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newhall is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $86.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 $575K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Newhall 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.
Newhall has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $465.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Newhall 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.
Newhall has experienced 1 flood 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newhall was Flood on Sep 26, 2016, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 24, 2007), causing $2.1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($759K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52315 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newhall, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $86.5K in property damage.
Yes, Newhall (ZIP 52315) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Newhall has 5 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 $465.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52315 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2016. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Newhall, IA area (ZIP 52315). 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 →