Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Woolstock, IA area (ZIP 50599). These include 43 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (44%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $531K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (72%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Woolstock has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $573K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Woolstock has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Woolstock has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woolstock was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50599 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (43 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woolstock, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Woolstock (ZIP 50599) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Woolstock has 8 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 $573K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50599 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5M in property damage in the Woolstock, IA area (ZIP 50599). 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 →