Ledyard, IA (ZIP 50556) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 49 recorded incidents (51% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (51%) 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 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 $197K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (68%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2004.
Ledyard has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Ledyard 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.
Ledyard has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ledyard was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M 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 50556 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (49 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (19 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ledyard, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ledyard (ZIP 50556) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2004.
Ledyard has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50556 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M 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 Ledyard, IA area (ZIP 50556). 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 →