ZIP code 51563, covering Persia, IA, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Persia has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Persia has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $41.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Persia 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 Persia 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. EF1 Tornado on May 26, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51563 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Persia, IA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Persia (ZIP 51563) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Persia 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51563 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 $47.6M in property damage in the Persia, IA area (ZIP 51563). 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 →