ZIP code 50258, covering Union, IA, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 floods, 42 blizzards, and 29 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $622M. A total of 48 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 39 (76%) 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 $278.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $76.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $255.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2018.
Union has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Union 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 Union was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $250.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 19, 2018), causing $200M in damages. 3" Hail on Aug 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($75M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50258 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), blizzards (42 events), hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 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 Union, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $278.5M in property damage.
Yes, Union (ZIP 50258) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $278.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Union has 13 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 $255.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50258 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $250.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $622M in property damage in the Union, IA area (ZIP 50258). 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 →