ZIP code 51350, covering Melvin, IA, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Melvin is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Melvin has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Melvin 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.
Melvin has experienced 6 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melvin was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 14, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51350 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melvin, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Melvin has 6 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51350 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Melvin, IA area (ZIP 51350). 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 →