Federal records document 197 natural disaster events in the Bagley, IA area (ZIP 50026). These include 75 hailstorms, 54 floods, and 41 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Bagley is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $663K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
Floods account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 34 (63%) 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 $26.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (54%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Bagley has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2014.
Bagley 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 Bagley 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. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50026 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), floods (54 events), blizzards (41 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bagley, IA, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $663K in property damage.
Yes, Bagley (ZIP 50026) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
Bagley has 16 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50026 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 $47.1M in property damage in the Bagley, IA area (ZIP 50026). 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 →