Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Hartley, IA area (ZIP 51346). These include 99 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (99 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
Hartley has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Hartley has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Hartley has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartley was 1.5" Hail on Oct 1, 2002, which caused $30.1M 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).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51346 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartley, IA, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hartley (ZIP 51346) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Hartley 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51346 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 1, 2002. This event caused $30.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.3M in property damage in the Hartley, IA area (ZIP 51346). 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 →