Graettinger, IA (ZIP 51342) has experienced 177 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 55 floods, and 43 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 58 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $777K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Of these, 40 (73%) 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 $35.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (58%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Graettinger has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $850.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
Graettinger has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Graettinger has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Graettinger was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51342 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (55 events), blizzards (43 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Graettinger, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $777K in property damage.
Yes, Graettinger (ZIP 51342) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Graettinger has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $850.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51342 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 $46.1M in property damage in the Graettinger, IA area (ZIP 51342). 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 →