Federal records document 140 natural disaster events in the Menlo, IA area (ZIP 50164). These include 64 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (58%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Menlo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Menlo has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Menlo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Menlo 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 50164 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Menlo, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Menlo (ZIP 50164) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Menlo 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50164 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 $16.3M in property damage in the Menlo, IA area (ZIP 50164). 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 →