Wayland, IA (ZIP 52654) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 27 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Wayland 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.
Wayland has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Wayland 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.
Wayland has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Wayland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wayland was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 3, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52654 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayland, IA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325K in property damage.
Yes, Wayland (ZIP 52654) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Wayland has 6 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52654 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.1M in property damage in the Wayland, IA area (ZIP 52654). 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 →