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51340 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (51340)

Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 51340 in this area, . These include 12 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (51340)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51340 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 51340?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 51340 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 51340) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2019.

Has this area (51340) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 3 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 $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51340 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 51340?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 51340). 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 →

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