Clio, IA (ZIP 50052) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 blizzards, 25 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 19 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (48%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2019.
Clio has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Clio 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.
Clio has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clio was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 29, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50052 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clio, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Clio (ZIP 50052) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Clio has 9 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 $31.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50052 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.3M in property damage in the Clio, IA area (ZIP 50052). 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 →