ZIP code 51458, covering Odebolt, IA, has 150 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (69 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $21.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Odebolt has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Odebolt has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Odebolt 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 Odebolt was 2.8" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. 1" Hail on Aug 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51458 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odebolt, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.9M in property damage.
Yes, Odebolt (ZIP 51458) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Odebolt has 10 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51458 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.9M in property damage in the Odebolt, IA area (ZIP 51458). 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 →