Victor, IA (ZIP 52347) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 blizzards, 34 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Victor is blizzards, with 40 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (81%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Victor has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Victor has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $410K 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 Aug 10, 2020.
Victor has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Victor was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52347 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (34 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Victor, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Victor (ZIP 52347) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Victor has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52347 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Victor, IA area (ZIP 52347). 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 →