Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Mapleton, IA area (ZIP 51034). These include 64 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.7M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Mapleton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Mapleton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Mapleton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mapleton was Flood on Jul 16, 1996, which caused $28.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51034 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mapleton, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $211K in property damage.
Yes, Mapleton (ZIP 51034) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Mapleton has 11 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51034 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 1996. This event caused $28.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.7M in property damage in the Mapleton, IA area (ZIP 51034). 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 →