With 242 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50248 in Story City, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 112 hailstorms, 57 floods, and 47 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (112 total). Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 41 (72%) 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 $27.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2014.
Story City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Story City 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 Story City was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 24, 1989), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50248 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), floods (57 events), blizzards (47 events), tornadoes (18 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 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Story City, IA, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Story City (ZIP 50248) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Story City has 18 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 $51.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50248 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 $90.8M in property damage in the Story City, IA area (ZIP 50248). 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 →