Boyden, IA (ZIP 51234) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Boyden 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Boyden 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Boyden has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Boyden 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boyden was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 13, 2004), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51234 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boyden, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.3M in property damage.
Yes, Boyden (ZIP 51234) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Boyden has 9 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51234 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.2M in property damage in the Boyden, IA area (ZIP 51234). 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 →