ZIP code 50069, covering De Soto, IA, has 177 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 floods, 49 hailstorms, and 48 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M.
The dominant hazard type for De Soto is floods, with 66 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 49 (74%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 49 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2019.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (52%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
De Soto has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $403K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2019.
De Soto has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
De Soto 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 De Soto was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $6.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50069 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (66 events), hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (48 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Soto, IA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, De Soto (ZIP 50069) has 66 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
De Soto has 6 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 $403K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50069 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the De Soto, IA area (ZIP 50069). 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 →