Earling, IA (ZIP 51527) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $169K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Earling has experienced 9 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Earling has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Earling 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Earling has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Earling was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $1.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 1998 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51527 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Earling, IA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $169K in property damage.
Yes, Earling (ZIP 51527) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Earling has 9 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51527 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Earling, IA area (ZIP 51527). 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 →