Granger, IA (ZIP 50109) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 222 natural disaster events on record. These include 94 hailstorms, 58 floods, and 48 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. A total of 85 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Granger is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $793K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Floods account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 58 events documented. Of these, 40 (69%) 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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2013.
Granger has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Granger 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 Granger was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50109 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), floods (58 events), blizzards (48 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granger, IA, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $793K in property damage.
Yes, Granger (ZIP 50109) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Granger has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50109 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.1M in property damage in the Granger, IA area (ZIP 50109). 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 →