ZIP code 50216, covering Panora, IA, has 159 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 41 blizzards, and 28 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M.
With 71 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $479K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (54%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (50%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Panora has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Panora has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $970K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Panora 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 Panora 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 50216 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), blizzards (41 events), floods (28 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Panora, IA, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $479K in property damage.
Yes, Panora (ZIP 50216) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Panora has 7 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 $970K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50216 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 $14.9M in property damage in the Panora, IA area (ZIP 50216). 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 →