ZIP code 51029, covering Larrabee, IA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 34 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Larrabee has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Larrabee 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 $30M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Larrabee has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Larrabee 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 Larrabee was Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $25.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jun 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51029 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Larrabee, IA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Larrabee (ZIP 51029) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Larrabee has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51029 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $25.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.9M in property damage in the Larrabee, IA area (ZIP 51029). 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 →