Saint Ansgar, IA (ZIP 50472) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.9M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 59 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (76%) 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 $32.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Saint Ansgar has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Saint Ansgar has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2010.
Saint Ansgar has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $69.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Ansgar was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 19, 2013), causing $24.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50472 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Ansgar, IA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Ansgar (ZIP 50472) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Saint Ansgar 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 $30.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50472 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.9M in property damage in the Saint Ansgar, IA area (ZIP 50472). 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 →