Lone Rock, IA (ZIP 50559) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 blizzards, 42 hailstorms, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (49 total). 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 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 $378K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (73%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Lone Rock 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.
Lone Rock has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1984.
Lone Rock has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lone Rock was EF3 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50559 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (49 events), hailstorms (42 events), floods (26 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lone Rock, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lone Rock (ZIP 50559) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Lone Rock has 4 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 $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50559 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.9M in property damage in the Lone Rock, IA area (ZIP 50559). 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 →