Pilot Mound, IA (ZIP 50223) has experienced 151 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 47 blizzards, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Pilot Mound is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (65%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Pilot Mound has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Pilot Mound 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.
Pilot Mound has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pilot Mound 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. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50223 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), blizzards (47 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pilot Mound, IA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Pilot Mound (ZIP 50223) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Pilot Mound has 9 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 $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50223 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 $33.8M in property damage in the Pilot Mound, IA area (ZIP 50223). 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 →