Harlan, IA (ZIP 51537) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M.
With 76 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $680K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Harlan has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $21.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Harlan 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harlan was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 7, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 26, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51537 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harlan, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.
Yes, Harlan (ZIP 51537) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Harlan has 14 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51537 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.8M in property damage in the Harlan, IA area (ZIP 51537). 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 →