Le Grand, IA (ZIP 50142) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 blizzards, 31 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (48% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Le Grand has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Le Grand has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. 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 $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 29, 1998.
Le Grand 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.
Le Grand has experienced 2 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 9, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Le Grand was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 1961), causing $2.5M 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 50142 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (31 events), severe wind events (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Le Grand, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Le Grand (ZIP 50142) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Le Grand has 2 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 9, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50142 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 $15.5M in property damage in the Le Grand, IA area (ZIP 50142). 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 →