ZIP code 51566, covering Red Oak, IA, has 149 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 102 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (102 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Red Oak has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Red Oak 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Oak was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 14, 1998), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on May 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51566 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Oak, IA, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Red Oak (ZIP 51566) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Red Oak has 24 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51566 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Red Oak, IA area (ZIP 51566). 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 →