ZIP code 50141, covering Laurel, IA, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 blizzards, 32 floods, and 27 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laurel is blizzards, with 42 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (50%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (78%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $309K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Laurel has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Laurel 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $377K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Laurel 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 Laurel was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M 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 50141 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (32 events), hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurel, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Laurel (ZIP 50141) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
Laurel has 5 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 $377K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50141 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Laurel, IA area (ZIP 50141). 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 →