Dickens, IA (ZIP 51333) has experienced 109 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 80 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 80 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $754K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Dickens 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Dickens has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2018.
Dickens has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dickens was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 10, 2013), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51333 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dickens, IA, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $754K in property damage.
Yes, Dickens (ZIP 51333) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Dickens has 12 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 $280.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51333 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 $31.3M in property damage in the Dickens, IA area (ZIP 51333). 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 →