Federal records document 139 natural disaster events in the Le Mars, IA area (ZIP 51031). These include 111 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (111 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Le Mars has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $242.7K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2020.
Le Mars has experienced 4 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 21, 2010.
Le Mars has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Le Mars was 1" Hail on Jun 22, 2021, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 6, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51031 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Le Mars, IA, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Le Mars (ZIP 51031) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2013.
Le Mars has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51031 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 2021. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Le Mars, IA area (ZIP 51031). 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 →