Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Jolley, IA area (ZIP 50551). These include 49 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 41 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (49 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (62%) 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 $22.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2016.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (54%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
Jolley has experienced 6 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 1989.
Jolley 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.
Jolley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jolley was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Aug 9, 2009), causing $15M 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 50551 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (42 events), blizzards (41 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jolley, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.2M in property damage.
Yes, Jolley (ZIP 50551) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2016.
Jolley has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50551 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 $51.1M in property damage in the Jolley, IA area (ZIP 50551). 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 →