Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 52774 in Welton, IA. These include 7 floods, 5 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (86%) 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.
Welton has experienced 5 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Welton has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2008.
Welton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2004.
Welton 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 Welton was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 27, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52774 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welton, IA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Welton (ZIP 52774) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Welton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52774 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Welton, IA area (ZIP 52774). 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 →