Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the Arcadia, IA area (ZIP 51430). These include 38 blizzards, 33 hailstorms, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Arcadia is blizzards, with 38 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. 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 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 $321K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (61%) 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 $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2015.
Arcadia 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Arcadia has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2002.
Arcadia 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 Arcadia was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 27, 1995), causing $3M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51430 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (33 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arcadia, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Arcadia (ZIP 51430) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2015.
Arcadia has 6 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51430 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.5M in property damage in the Arcadia, IA area (ZIP 51430). 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 →