Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Meriden, IA area (ZIP 51037). These include 39 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Meriden 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.
Meriden has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Meriden has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Meriden 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 Meriden was Flood on Jun 19, 1996, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 15, 2021), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51037 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 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 Meriden, IA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Meriden (ZIP 51037) 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.
Meriden 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51037 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 1996. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Meriden, IA area (ZIP 51037). 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 →