ZIP code 51053, covering Schaller, IA, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $221K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (54%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (56%) 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Schaller 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Schaller has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Schaller has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schaller was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 20, 2010), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51053 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schaller, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $221K in property damage.
Yes, Schaller (ZIP 51053) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Schaller has 10 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51053 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.9M in property damage in the Schaller, IA area (ZIP 51053). 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 →