With 243 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 52531 in Albia, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 104 floods, 70 hailstorms, and 39 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 88 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 79 (76%) 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 $53.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Hailstorms account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 70 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (56%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 2015.
Albia has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Albia has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albia was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52531 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (104 events), hailstorms (70 events), blizzards (39 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albia, IA, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53.9M in property damage.
Yes, Albia (ZIP 52531) has 104 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Albia has 16 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 $27.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52531 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92.1M in property damage in the Albia, IA area (ZIP 52531). 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 →