Federal records document 192 natural disaster events in the Colo, IA area (ZIP 50056). These include 75 hailstorms, 47 blizzards, and 44 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Colo is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 39% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (68%) 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 $24.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2004.
Colo has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $336K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Colo 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 Colo 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 50056 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (47 events), floods (44 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colo, IA, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Colo (ZIP 50056) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Colo has 12 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50056 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 $36.8M in property damage in the Colo, IA area (ZIP 50056). 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 →