Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Wall Lake, IA area (ZIP 51466). These include 47 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wall Lake is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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.
Wall Lake has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Wall Lake has experienced 5 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Wall Lake 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 Wall Lake 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 51466 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wall Lake, IA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.7M in property damage.
Yes, Wall Lake (ZIP 51466) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Wall Lake has 5 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51466 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 $69.5M in property damage in the Wall Lake, IA area (ZIP 51466). 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 →