Carson, IA (ZIP 51525) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Carson has experienced 10 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Carson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Carson has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Carson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carson was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51525 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson, IA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Carson (ZIP 51525) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Carson 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51525 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Carson, IA area (ZIP 51525). 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 →