Maurice, IA (ZIP 51036) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Maurice is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Maurice has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Maurice has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2021.
Maurice has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Maurice has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maurice was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 5, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 22, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51036 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maurice, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Maurice (ZIP 51036) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Maurice has 7 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51036 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.3M in property damage in the Maurice, IA area (ZIP 51036). 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 →