Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Otho, IA area (ZIP 50569). These include 49 floods, 42 blizzards, and 33 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Otho is floods, with 49 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 36 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (48%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% 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 $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Otho has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Otho 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.
Otho has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Otho was 1.8" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $30.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 4, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50569 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), blizzards (42 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otho, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Otho (ZIP 50569) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2019.
Otho has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50569 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $30.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.6M in property damage in the Otho, IA area (ZIP 50569). 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 →