Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Saint Anthony, IA area (ZIP 50239). These include 42 blizzards, 40 floods, and 24 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 21 (50%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 31 (78%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Saint Anthony has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Saint Anthony has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Saint Anthony 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 Saint Anthony was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M 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 50239 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (40 events), hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Anthony, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Anthony (ZIP 50239) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Saint Anthony has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50239 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.2M in property damage in the Saint Anthony, IA area (ZIP 50239). 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 →