Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Earling, IA area (ZIP 51529). These include 60 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Earling is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $268K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Earling has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $43.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Earling 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 $3.1M 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 $25K 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Earling was Flood on Jun 21, 1996, which caused $31.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 16, 1996), causing $9.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51529 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 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 Earling, IA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $268K in property damage.
Yes, Earling (ZIP 51529) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Earling 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51529 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 1996. This event caused $31.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.6M in property damage in the Earling, IA area (ZIP 51529). 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 →