Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Manson, IA area (ZIP 50563). These include 65 hailstorms, 48 floods, and 41 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $16.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 31 (65%) 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 $23.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Manson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Manson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manson was EF4 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Aug 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50563 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (48 events), blizzards (41 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manson, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.5M in property damage.
Yes, Manson (ZIP 50563) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Manson has 13 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50563 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75.7M in property damage in the Manson, IA area (ZIP 50563). 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 →