Thurman, IA (ZIP 51654) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $161.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Thurman is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (40%) 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 $157.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Thurman has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Thurman 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 Thurman was Flood on Apr 1, 2019, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 9, 1998), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 17, 2019 also caused significant damage ($21M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51654 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thurman, IA, with 66 events documented.
Yes, Thurman (ZIP 51654) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $157.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Thurman has 15 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51654 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2019. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $161.8M in property damage in the Thurman, IA area (ZIP 51654). 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 →