Buffalo Center, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Buffalo Center, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Buffalo Center, Iowa (Winnebago County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Buffalo Center properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 1 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Buffalo Center, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Buffalo Center, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Buffalo Center, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Buffalo Center, IA
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Tier & Score | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH IOWA HIGH SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 111 3RD AVE NW, BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BC TIRE & AUTO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 101 1ST AVE W, BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FORMER CREAMERY BLDG FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 115 1ST AVE NE, BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| BUFFALO CENTER TRIBUNE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 124 N MAIN ST, BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO CENTER, IA (ZIP 50424 Sector) | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO CENTER, IA (ZIP 50424 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BUFFALO CENTER, IA (ZIP 50424 Sector) | LOW (8/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Buffalo Center, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Buffalo Center, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Buffalo Center, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 4 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (50.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Buffalo Center, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Buffalo Center, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 50424 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Buffalo Center, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Buffalo Center into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.
Is tap water safe in Buffalo Center, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Buffalo Center, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Buffalo Center, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Buffalo Center indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Winnebago County has recorded 1 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.