ZIP code 50627, covering Eldora, IA, has 165 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 48 blizzards, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (52 total). 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 $78.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (86%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $42.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2014.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Eldora 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 Eldora was 3" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 24, 1989), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 12, 2005 also caused significant damage ($11.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50627 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), blizzards (48 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldora, IA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $78.3M in property damage.
Yes, Eldora (ZIP 50627) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Eldora 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 $42.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50627 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $132.3M in property damage in the Eldora, IA area (ZIP 50627). 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 →