ZIP code 51542, covering Honey Creek, IA, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (48 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $357.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 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 Aug 9, 2025.
Honey Creek has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 24, 2023.
Honey Creek 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Honey Creek was Flash Flood on May 5, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51542 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (12 events), wildfires (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Honey Creek, IA, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Honey Creek (ZIP 51542) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Honey Creek has 12 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 $357.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51542 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 5, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.1M in property damage in the Honey Creek, IA area (ZIP 51542). 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 →