Percival, IA (ZIP 51648) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Percival is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (33%) 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 $28.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Percival has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Percival has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Percival 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Percival was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 1, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51648 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Percival, IA, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Percival (ZIP 51648) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Percival has 9 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 $780K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51648 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 1998. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Percival, IA area (ZIP 51648). 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 →