ZIP code 51653, covering Tabor, IA, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (32 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $35.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Tabor has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Tabor 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 Tabor was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2011), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 28, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51653 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tabor, IA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Tabor (ZIP 51653) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Tabor has 12 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51653 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 $39.9M in property damage in the Tabor, IA area (ZIP 51653). 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 →