Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Yetter, IA area (ZIP 51433). These include 39 blizzards, 37 hailstorms, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 39 recorded incidents (35% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (54%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (50%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Yetter has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Yetter has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $617K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Yetter 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 Yetter was 1.5" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 14, 2021), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 20, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51433 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (37 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yetter, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Yetter (ZIP 51433) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Yetter has 5 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51433 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.5M in property damage in the Yetter, IA area (ZIP 51433). 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 →