ZIP code 51401, covering Carroll, IA, has 190 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 47 floods, and 38 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (71 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 $627.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 47 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 29 (62%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2016.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (50%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Carroll has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carroll was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2002, which caused $20.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 27, 1995), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51401 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), floods (47 events), blizzards (38 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carroll, IA, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $627.5K in property damage.
Yes, Carroll (ZIP 51401) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2016.
Carroll has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51401 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 10, 2002. This event caused $20.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.1M in property damage in the Carroll, IA area (ZIP 51401). 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 →