Gillett Grove, IA (ZIP 51341) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gillett Grove is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Gillett Grove 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.
Gillett Grove has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2018.
Gillett Grove has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gillett Grove was Winter Storm on Apr 10, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51341 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gillett Grove, IA, with 22 events documented.
Gillett Grove has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51341 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 10, 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 $10.2M in property damage in the Gillett Grove, IA area (ZIP 51341). 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 →