ZIP code 50573, covering Plover, IA, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 blizzards, 25 floods, and 23 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 23 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (64%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Plover 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 Oct 13, 2000.
Plover 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.
Plover has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 21, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plover 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. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50573 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (43 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plover, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Plover (ZIP 50573) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
Plover 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 Oct 13, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50573 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 $11.4M in property damage in the Plover, IA area (ZIP 50573). 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 →