ZIP code 50054, covering Colfax, IA, has 149 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.1M.
With 59 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $929K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (53%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Colfax has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Colfax has experienced 5 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 $52.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Colfax 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 Colfax was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $50M 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 50054 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (33 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colfax, IA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $929K in property damage.
Yes, Colfax (ZIP 50054) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Colfax has 5 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 $52.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50054 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.1M in property damage in the Colfax, IA area (ZIP 50054). 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 →