Saint Marys, IA (ZIP 50241) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (38 total). 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 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2015.
Saint Marys has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Saint Marys has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $507K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1998.
Saint Marys 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 Marys was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $6.2M 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 50241 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Marys, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Marys (ZIP 50241) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2015.
Saint Marys has 4 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 $507K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50241 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Saint Marys, IA area (ZIP 50241). 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 →