Logan, IA (ZIP 51546) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 87 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $62M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 87 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Logan has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Logan has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $56.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2023.
Logan 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 Logan was Flood on Jun 21, 1996, which caused $31.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 5, 2007), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Jul 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($9.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51546 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Logan, IA, with 87 events documented.
Yes, Logan (ZIP 51546) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2023.
Logan has 13 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51546 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 $62M in property damage in the Logan, IA area (ZIP 51546). 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 →