Packwood, IA (ZIP 52580) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $612K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Packwood has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Packwood has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Packwood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Packwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Packwood 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 $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Packwood was 1.8" Hail on May 10, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $396K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52580 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (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 Packwood, IA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $612K in property damage.
Yes, Packwood (ZIP 52580) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $395K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Packwood has 5 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52580 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Packwood, IA area (ZIP 52580). 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 →