Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Neola, IA area (ZIP 51559). These include 49 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Neola is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Neola has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Neola has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Neola 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Neola was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 26, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51559 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 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 Neola, IA, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Neola (ZIP 51559) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Neola has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51559 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Neola, IA area (ZIP 51559). 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 →