Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Quimby, IA area (ZIP 51049). These include 34 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. 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 (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Quimby has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Quimby has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Quimby 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.
Quimby has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quimby was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 15, 2021), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51049 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quimby, IA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Quimby (ZIP 51049) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Quimby has 7 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51049 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Quimby, IA area (ZIP 51049). 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 →