Soldier, IA (ZIP 51572) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Soldier has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Soldier 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.
Soldier has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $28.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 1996.
Soldier has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Soldier was Flood on Jul 16, 1996, which caused $28.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 9, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51572 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soldier, IA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Soldier (ZIP 51572) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $28.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 1996.
Soldier has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $420K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51572 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 $28.9M in property damage in the Soldier, IA area (ZIP 51572). 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 →