Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 52231 in Harper, IA. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Harper is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Harper has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Harper has experienced 8 blizzards 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 $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Harper has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Harper has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Harper has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harper was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52231 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harper, IA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $510K in property damage.
Yes, Harper (ZIP 52231) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Harper has 10 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52231 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Harper, IA area (ZIP 52231). 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 →