Thornton, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Thornton, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Thornton, Iowa (Cerro Gordo County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 1 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Thornton properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (2 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Thornton, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Thornton, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Thornton, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Thornton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IA (ZIP 50479 Sector) | MODERATE (39/100) | Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IA (ZIP 50479 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 4 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IA (ZIP 50479 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| NORTH CENTRAL FS, INC. THORNTON PLANT FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 206 ASH ST, THORNTON, IA 50479 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| JCT SITE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 6221 FINCH AVENUE, THORNTON, IA 50479 | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| B & S FARM CORP. FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2359 FINCH AVE, THORNTON, IA 50479 | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| GENESIS PARTNERSHIP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 7442 BALSAM AVENUE, THORNTON, IA 50479 | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • THORNTON, IA (ZIP 50475 Sector) | LOW (9/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Thornton, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Thornton, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 8 regulated facilities in Thornton, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 1 active violators (12.5%), and 1 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (12.5%).
Which ZIP codes in Thornton, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Thornton, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 50479 (8 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Thornton, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Thornton 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 Thornton, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Thornton, IA, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Thornton, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Thornton indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Cerro Gordo County has recorded 7 federal FEMA disaster declarations (6 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.