Mallard, IA (ZIP 50562) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 45 blizzards, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 54 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2018.
Mallard has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2000.
Mallard 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.
Mallard has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 21, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mallard was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50562 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (45 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (7 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 Mallard, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $445K in property damage.
Yes, Mallard (ZIP 50562) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2018.
Mallard has 7 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50562 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Mallard, IA area (ZIP 50562). 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 →