ZIP code 51545, covering Little Sioux, IA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Little Sioux has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $48.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Little Sioux has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $275K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Little Sioux has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Little Sioux 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Sioux was Flood on Jun 21, 1996, which caused $31.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 16, 1996), causing $9.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51545 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Sioux, IA, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Little Sioux (ZIP 51545) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Little Sioux has 8 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51545 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 1996. This event caused $31.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.1M in property damage in the Little Sioux, IA area (ZIP 51545). 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 →