ZIP code 51014, covering Cleghorn, IA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Cleghorn has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Cleghorn has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2010.
Cleghorn has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2010.
Cleghorn has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $42.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleghorn was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 23, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51014 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleghorn, IA, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Cleghorn (ZIP 51014) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2010.
Cleghorn has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51014 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Cleghorn, IA area (ZIP 51014). 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 →