ZIP code 50249, covering Stratford, IA, has 187 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 floods, 57 hailstorms, and 43 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 44 (70%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2018.
Hailstorms account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (47%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Stratford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2001.
Stratford 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 Stratford was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50249 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (63 events), hailstorms (57 events), blizzards (43 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stratford, IA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Yes, Stratford (ZIP 50249) has 63 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2018.
Stratford has 15 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 $28.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50249 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 $42.6M in property damage in the Stratford, IA area (ZIP 50249). 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 →