Paton, IA (ZIP 50217) has experienced 171 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 44 floods, and 41 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Paton is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (64%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (49%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $950K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Paton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2014.
Paton 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 Paton was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M 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 50217 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (44 events), blizzards (41 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paton, IA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Paton (ZIP 50217) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Paton has 12 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 $950K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50217 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 $32.7M in property damage in the Paton, IA area (ZIP 50217). 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 →