Olin, IA (ZIP 52320) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 51 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $287K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Olin 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 $239K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Olin has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Olin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Olin has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Olin has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olin was EF2 Tornado on Jul 13, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 20, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52320 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olin, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $287K in property damage.
Yes, Olin (ZIP 52320) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Olin has 6 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52320 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 13, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Olin, IA area (ZIP 52320). 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 →