Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the New Providence, IA area (ZIP 50206). These include 48 blizzards, 37 hailstorms, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $139M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 48 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (44%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% 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 $76.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 31 (89%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
New Providence 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 New Providence was 3" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 24, 1989), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50206 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (48 events), hailstorms (37 events), floods (35 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Providence, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, New Providence (ZIP 50206) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
New Providence has 11 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50206 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $139M in property damage in the New Providence, IA area (ZIP 50206). 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 →