Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Coulter, IA area (ZIP 50431). These include 50 blizzards, 27 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M.
With 50 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (74%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Coulter 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.
Coulter has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2013.
Coulter has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coulter was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50431 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (27 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coulter, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Coulter (ZIP 50431) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Coulter has 3 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 $101K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50431 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Coulter, IA area (ZIP 50431). 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 →