Government records show 270 natural disaster events affecting the Osceola, IA area (ZIP 50213) — a notably active disaster history. These include 142 hailstorms, 60 floods, and 39 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 142 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (5%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Of these, 37 (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 $44M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2016.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (59%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Osceola has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2015.
Osceola 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 Osceola was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M 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 50213 has experienced 270 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), floods (60 events), blizzards (39 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osceola, IA, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Osceola (ZIP 50213) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2016.
Osceola has 17 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50213 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 $58.1M in property damage in the Osceola, IA area (ZIP 50213). 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 →