Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Okoboji, IA area (ZIP 51355). These include 46 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Okoboji has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Okoboji has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1983.
Okoboji has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Okoboji has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 8, 2024.
Okoboji has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $194.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okoboji was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51355 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okoboji, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $665K in property damage.
Yes, Okoboji (ZIP 51355) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $194.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2005.
Okoboji has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51355 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 $15.6M in property damage in the Okoboji, IA area (ZIP 51355). 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 →