ZIP code 50420, covering Alexander, IA, has 147 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 blizzards, 47 hailstorms, and 30 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.1M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 22 (44%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (80%) 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 $28.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $625.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Alexander has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Alexander has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alexander was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2014, which caused $25.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M 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 50420 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), hailstorms (47 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alexander, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Alexander (ZIP 50420) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Alexander has 11 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 $625.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50420 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2014. This event caused $25.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.1M in property damage in the Alexander, IA area (ZIP 50420). 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 →