Collins, IA (ZIP 50055) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 47 blizzards, and 37 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (51 total). 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 $971K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (49%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (70%) 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 $24.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
Collins has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2004.
Collins has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $221K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
Collins 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 Collins 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 50055 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), blizzards (47 events), floods (37 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Collins, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $971K in property damage.
Yes, Collins (ZIP 50055) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
Collins 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50055 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 $40.2M in property damage in the Collins, IA area (ZIP 50055). 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 →