Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Montour, IA area (ZIP 50173). These include 45 blizzards, 35 hailstorms, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (47%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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 $276K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (67%) 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 $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Montour 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 Montour was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50173 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (35 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montour, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Montour (ZIP 50173) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Montour 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50173 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Montour, IA area (ZIP 50173). 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 →