Atlantic, IA (ZIP 50022) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 108 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (108 total). Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (51%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (73%) 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2007.
Atlantic has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlantic was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 14, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50022 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlantic, IA, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Atlantic (ZIP 50022) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
Atlantic has 18 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50022 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.4M in property damage in the Atlantic, IA area (ZIP 50022). 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 →