Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Eagle Grove, IA area (ZIP 50533). These include 54 hailstorms, 43 blizzards, and 36 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (54 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $636K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (69%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Eagle Grove has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $448K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2020.
Eagle Grove 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.
Eagle Grove has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle Grove was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M 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 50533 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (43 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle Grove, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $636K in property damage.
Yes, Eagle Grove (ZIP 50533) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Eagle Grove has 8 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 $448K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50533 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 $33.4M in property damage in the Eagle Grove, IA area (ZIP 50533). 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 →