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51364 Terril, IA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Terril, IA (51364)

Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Terril, IA area (ZIP 51364). These include 82 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.6M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (82 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $633K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (88%) 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 $32.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Terril has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.

❄️ Blizzards

Terril 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.

🔥 Wildfires

Terril has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 29, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Terril was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Terril, IA (51364)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51364 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 51364?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Terril, IA, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $633K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 51364 (Terril) prone to flooding?

Yes, Terril (ZIP 51364) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

Has Terril (51364) ever been hit by a tornado?

Terril has 13 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Terril, IA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51364 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 51364?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.6M in property damage in the Terril, IA area (ZIP 51364). 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 →

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