Pierson, IA (ZIP 51048) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pierson is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. 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 $199K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Pierson has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Pierson has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Pierson 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 Pierson was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 23, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51048 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierson, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199K in property damage.
Yes, Pierson (ZIP 51048) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Pierson has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51048 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.6M in property damage in the Pierson, IA area (ZIP 51048). 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 →