Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Clare, IA area (ZIP 50524). These include 65 floods, 45 hailstorms, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 65 recorded incidents (39% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 47 (72%) 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $244K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (48%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Clare has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Clare has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Clare has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clare was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50524 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (65 events), hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (42 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clare, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.1M in property damage.
Yes, Clare (ZIP 50524) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Clare has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50524 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.6M in property damage in the Clare, IA area (ZIP 50524). 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 →