Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 51045 in Oyens, IA. These include 25 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oyens is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Oyens 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.
Oyens has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 1996.
Oyens has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1954.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oyens was Flood on Jun 19, 1996, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 20, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51045 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (6 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oyens, IA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Oyens (ZIP 51045) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 1996.
Oyens has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1954.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51045 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 1996. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Oyens, IA area (ZIP 51045). 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 →