Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Norway, IA area (ZIP 52318). These include 61 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $238.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 220 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Norway is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 $55K 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.
Norway 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.
Norway 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Norway has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $230.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Norway 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 Norway was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 10, 2003), causing $3M 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 52318 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norway, IA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Norway (ZIP 52318) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Norway has 8 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52318 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $230M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $238.5M in property damage in the Norway, IA area (ZIP 52318). 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 →