Moorhead, IA (ZIP 51558) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 32 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Sep 22, 2025.
Moorhead 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 $550K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Moorhead 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 $31.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Moorhead 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). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moorhead was Flood on Jul 16, 1996, which caused $28.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $2.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51558 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moorhead, IA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Moorhead (ZIP 51558) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Moorhead 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51558 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 1996. This event caused $28.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Moorhead, IA area (ZIP 51558). 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 →