Federal records document 153 natural disaster events in the Laurens, IA area (ZIP 50554). These include 63 hailstorms, 43 blizzards, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (63 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (53%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (63%) 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 May 13, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Laurens 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.
Laurens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurens was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 9, 2011), causing $2.5M 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 50554 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), blizzards (43 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurens, IA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $375K in property damage.
Yes, Laurens (ZIP 50554) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2023.
Laurens 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 $12.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50554 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 $42.2M in property damage in the Laurens, IA area (ZIP 50554). 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 →