Mineola, IA (ZIP 51554) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (14 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Mineola 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.
Mineola has experienced 2 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Mineola has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Mineola has experienced 1 flood 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 Jun 9, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mineola was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51554 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mineola, IA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Mineola (ZIP 51554) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 1998.
Mineola has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51554 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Mineola, IA area (ZIP 51554). 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 →