Kimballton, IA (ZIP 51543) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 blizzards, 31 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kimballton is blizzards, with 36 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
Kimballton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1999.
Kimballton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Kimballton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kimballton was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51543 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), hailstorms (31 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kimballton, IA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Kimballton (ZIP 51543) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
Kimballton 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 $80.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51543 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Kimballton, IA area (ZIP 51543). 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 →