ZIP code 52349, covering Vinton, IA, has 158 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 106 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $773.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (106 total). Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Vinton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $760.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Vinton 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.
Vinton 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 Vinton was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 28, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52349 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vinton, IA, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Vinton (ZIP 52349) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $760.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Vinton has 13 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52349 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $773.1M in property damage in the Vinton, IA area (ZIP 52349). 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 →