Federal records document 180 natural disaster events in the Monroe, IA area (ZIP 50170). These include 83 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.8M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (83 total). 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (53%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (71%) 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 $22.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $121.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Monroe has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Monroe 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 Monroe was EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 2018, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50170 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, IA, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 50170) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Monroe has 12 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 $121.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50170 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 2018. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.8M in property damage in the Monroe, IA area (ZIP 50170). 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 →