ZIP code 50525, covering Clarion, IA, has 175 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 45 floods, and 43 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 179 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarion is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $968K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 33 (73%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (44%) 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 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Clarion 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.
Clarion has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarion was EF5 Tornado on Oct 14, 1966, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. 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 50525 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (45 events), blizzards (43 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 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 Clarion, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $968K in property damage.
Yes, Clarion (ZIP 50525) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Clarion has 14 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50525 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 14, 1966. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.7M in property damage in the Clarion, IA area (ZIP 50525). 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 →