Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Larchwood, IA area (ZIP 51241). These include 72 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (72 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Larchwood has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Larchwood has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Larchwood was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51241 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzards (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Larchwood, IA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Larchwood (ZIP 51241) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Larchwood has 10 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51241 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24M in property damage in the Larchwood, IA area (ZIP 51241). 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 →