Pocahontas, IA (ZIP 50574) has experienced 154 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 43 blizzards, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 54 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $563K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Pocahontas has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2013.
Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50574 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (43 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocahontas, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $563K in property damage.
Yes, Pocahontas (ZIP 50574) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2018.
Pocahontas has 18 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50574 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2011. 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 $21.2M in property damage in the Pocahontas, IA area (ZIP 50574). 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 →