ZIP code 51047, covering Peterson, IA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Peterson 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 $30.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Peterson has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Peterson 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peterson was 1.5" Hail on Oct 1, 2002, which caused $30.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $25.6M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51047 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peterson, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.5M in property damage.
Yes, Peterson (ZIP 51047) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Peterson 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51047 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 1, 2002. This event caused $30.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.9M in property damage in the Peterson, IA area (ZIP 51047). 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 →