Federal records document 174 natural disaster events in the Nora Springs, IA area (ZIP 50458). These include 64 hailstorms, 46 blizzards, and 41 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (64 total). 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 $757.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 46 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 27 (66%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Nora Springs has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Nora Springs has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs 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. Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50458 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), blizzards (46 events), floods (41 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nora Springs, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $757.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nora Springs (ZIP 50458) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Nora Springs has 10 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50458 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 $19.8M in property damage in the Nora Springs, IA area (ZIP 50458). 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 →