ZIP code 51551, covering Malvern, IA, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (64 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Malvern has experienced 9 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Malvern has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Malvern 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 Aug 28, 2014.
Malvern 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 Malvern was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 28, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51551 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malvern, IA, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Malvern (ZIP 51551) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2014.
Malvern has 9 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51551 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 $8M in property damage in the Malvern, IA area (ZIP 51551). 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 →