ZIP code 50510, covering Albert City, IA, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Albert City is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. 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 $496K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2023.
Albert City has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Albert City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $626K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2023.
Albert City has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $22.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2010.
Albert City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2018.
Albert City has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albert City was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 19, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50510 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albert City, IA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $496K in property damage.
Yes, Albert City (ZIP 50510) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $626K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2023.
Albert City has 10 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50510 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Albert City, IA area (ZIP 50510). 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 →