ZIP code 51431, covering Arthur, IA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (54 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Arthur has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Arthur has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Arthur has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Arthur has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $32.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arthur was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 2011), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 9, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51431 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arthur, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $340K in property damage.
Yes, Arthur (ZIP 51431) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $770K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Arthur has 8 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51431 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Arthur, IA area (ZIP 51431). 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 →