ZIP code 50444, covering Hanlontown, IA, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 blizzards, 29 floods, and 22 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.8M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 19 (46%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (72%) 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 $43.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Hanlontown has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $626K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Hanlontown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Hanlontown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanlontown was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50444 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), floods (29 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanlontown, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hanlontown (ZIP 50444) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Hanlontown has 7 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 $626K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50444 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 $52.8M in property damage in the Hanlontown, IA area (ZIP 50444). 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 →