ZIP code 52361, covering Williamsburg, IA, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 16, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $801K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Williamsburg has experienced 9 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 $921K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
Williamsburg has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2004.
Williamsburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $82.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamsburg was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 10, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52361 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsburg, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Williamsburg (ZIP 52361) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2004.
Williamsburg has 15 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52361 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Williamsburg, IA area (ZIP 52361). 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 →