Harris, IA (ZIP 51345) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 52 recorded incidents (61% 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1985.
Harris has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Harris has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Harris has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harris was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $12.7M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51345 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harris, IA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Harris (ZIP 51345) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Harris has 13 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51345 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $12.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Harris, IA area (ZIP 51345). 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 →