ZIP code 51632, covering Clarinda, IA, has 149 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (96 total). 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (22%) 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 $17.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2015.
Clarinda has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarinda was EF4 Tornado on Apr 12, 1964, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51632 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (36 events), floods (13 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarinda, IA, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Clarinda (ZIP 51632) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2015.
Clarinda has 36 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 $17.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51632 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 1964. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.3M in property damage in the Clarinda, IA area (ZIP 51632). 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 →