Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Arnolds Park, IA area (ZIP 51331). These include 43 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Arnolds Park has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Arnolds Park has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1983.
Arnolds Park has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Arnolds Park has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $194.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2005.
Arnolds Park has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arnolds Park was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51331 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arnolds Park, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $665K in property damage.
Yes, Arnolds Park (ZIP 51331) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $194.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2005.
Arnolds Park has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51331 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 $14.9M in property damage in the Arnolds Park, IA area (ZIP 51331). 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 →