Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Watkins, IA area (ZIP 52354). These include 59 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Watkins is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $48.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Watkins has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $475K 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.
Watkins 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.
Watkins has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Watkins 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 Watkins was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $759K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52354 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watkins, IA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.5K in property damage.
Yes, Watkins (ZIP 52354) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Watkins has 11 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52354 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Watkins, IA area (ZIP 52354). 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 →