ZIP code 50456, covering Manly, IA, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 41 blizzards, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Manly is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $299.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (68%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Manly has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Manly 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 Manly 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. EF3 Tornado on May 28, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50456 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (41 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manly, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $299.5K in property damage.
Yes, Manly (ZIP 50456) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Manly 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50456 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 $20.5M in property damage in the Manly, IA area (ZIP 50456). 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 →