ZIP code 50144, covering Leon, IA, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 floods, 47 hailstorms, and 38 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Leon is floods, with 52 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 34 (65%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2019.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $821K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Leon has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Leon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Leon 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 Leon was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M 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 50144 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leon, IA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Leon (ZIP 50144) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2019.
Leon has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $33.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50144 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47M in property damage in the Leon, IA area (ZIP 50144). 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 →