Pacific Junction, IA (ZIP 51561) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 201 natural disaster events on record. These include 135 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $587.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 135 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (60%) 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 $579.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Pacific Junction 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 Pacific Junction was Flood on Mar 15, 2019, which caused $420M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2019), causing $100M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 17, 2019 also caused significant damage ($21M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51561 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (12 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pacific Junction, IA, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Pacific Junction (ZIP 51561) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $579.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Pacific Junction has 17 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51561 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2019. This event caused $420M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $587.4M in property damage in the Pacific Junction, IA area (ZIP 51561). 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 →