Olds, IA (ZIP 52647) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2021.
Olds 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 $146K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Olds has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $787K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 2018.
Olds 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olds was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 2012, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $495K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52647 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olds, IA, with 9 events documented.
Olds has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $787K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52647 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Olds, IA area (ZIP 52647). 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 →