Wellman, IA (ZIP 52356) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $64M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Wellman has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Wellman has experienced 6 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Wellman 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 $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellman was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $21M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52356 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellman, IA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Wellman (ZIP 52356) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Wellman has 19 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 $37.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52356 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64M in property damage in the Wellman, IA area (ZIP 52356). 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 →