Government records show 262 natural disaster events affecting the Madrid, IA area (ZIP 50156) — a notably active disaster history. These include 133 hailstorms, 47 blizzards, and 44 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $81M. A total of 103 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 133 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (68%) 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 $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $39.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Madrid 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 Madrid was EF5 Tornado on Jun 13, 1976, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 1998 also caused significant damage ($10.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50156 has experienced 262 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (133 events), blizzards (47 events), floods (44 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madrid, IA, with 133 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Madrid (ZIP 50156) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
Madrid has 14 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 $39.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50156 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1976. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81M in property damage in the Madrid, IA area (ZIP 50156). 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 →