Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Henderson, IA area (ZIP 51541). These include 37 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Henderson is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Henderson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Henderson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Henderson has experienced 4 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2014.
Henderson has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $1.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 16, 1999 also caused significant damage ($690K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51541 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, IA, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 51541) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2014.
Henderson has 5 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 $690K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51541 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Henderson, IA area (ZIP 51541). 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 →