Royal, IA (ZIP 51357) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Royal has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $685K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Royal has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Royal has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Royal was 1.5" Hail on Oct 1, 2002, which caused $30.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 10, 2013), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51357 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royal, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.1M in property damage.
Yes, Royal (ZIP 51357) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2019.
Royal has 14 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51357 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 $43.8M in property damage in the Royal, IA area (ZIP 51357). 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 →