Dakota City, IA (ZIP 50529) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 floods, 44 blizzards, and 28 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 38 (75%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (50%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $296K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Dakota City 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.
Dakota City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 1974.
Dakota City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $112.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dakota City was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 11, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50529 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), blizzards (44 events), hailstorms (28 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 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 Dakota City, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Dakota City (ZIP 50529) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Dakota City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50529 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. 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 $12.2M in property damage in the Dakota City, IA area (ZIP 50529). 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 →