ZIP code 51533, covering Emerson, IA, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (60 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Emerson has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Emerson has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2014.
Emerson 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emerson was Flood on Jun 14, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2007), causing $1.1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51533 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emerson, IA, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Emerson (ZIP 51533) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2014.
Emerson has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $545K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51533 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 14, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Emerson, IA area (ZIP 51533). 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 →