ZIP code 51050, covering Remsen, IA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Remsen has experienced 10 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1991.
Remsen has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Remsen 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.
Remsen has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Remsen was 1" Hail on Jun 22, 2021, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 23, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51050 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Remsen, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Remsen (ZIP 51050) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Remsen has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51050 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 2021. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Remsen, IA area (ZIP 51050). 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 →