Walcott, IA (ZIP 52773) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. A total of 44 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (69 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Walcott has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $708K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Walcott has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Walcott has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walcott was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1995), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52773 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walcott, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $174K in property damage.
Yes, Walcott (ZIP 52773) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Walcott has 21 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 $32.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52773 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Walcott, IA area (ZIP 52773). 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 →