ZIP code 51557, covering Mondamin, IA, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $44M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (69 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $43M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Mondamin has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Mondamin has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Mondamin 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 Mondamin 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. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51557 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mondamin, IA, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Mondamin (ZIP 51557) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Mondamin has 7 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51557 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 $44M in property damage in the Mondamin, IA area (ZIP 51557). 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 →