Algona, IA (ZIP 50511) has experienced 200 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 52 floods, and 49 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (36% 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 $652K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Floods account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Of these, 37 (71%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
There have been 49 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (51%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $29.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Algona has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Algona has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Algona was EF3 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50511 has experienced 200 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), floods (52 events), blizzards (49 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Algona, IA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $652K in property damage.
Yes, Algona (ZIP 50511) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Algona 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 $29.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 4, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50511 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.4M in property damage in the Algona, IA area (ZIP 50511). 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 →