Prole, IA (ZIP 50229) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 215 natural disaster events on record. These include 79 hailstorms, 62 floods, and 38 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Prole is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. 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 $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
Floods account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 43 (69%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (58%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $835K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Prole 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 Prole was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M 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 50229 has experienced 215 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (62 events), blizzards (38 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (16 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prole, IA, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $485K in property damage.
Yes, Prole (ZIP 50229) has 62 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Prole has 16 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 $22.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50229 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.3M in property damage in the Prole, IA area (ZIP 50229). 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 →