Harcourt, IA (ZIP 50544) has experienced 137 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 42 blizzards, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 43 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $594K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% 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.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (60%) 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 $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Harcourt has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $508K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Harcourt has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 2014.
Harcourt 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 Harcourt 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. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50544 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (42 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harcourt, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $594K in property damage.
Yes, Harcourt (ZIP 50544) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Harcourt 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 $508K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50544 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 $31.1M in property damage in the Harcourt, IA area (ZIP 50544). 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 →