Stuart, IA (ZIP 50250) has experienced 184 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Stuart is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (54%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Stuart has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $281K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Stuart has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stuart was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M 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 50250 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stuart, IA, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Stuart (ZIP 50250) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Stuart has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50250 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.8M in property damage in the Stuart, IA area (ZIP 50250). 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 →