Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Lamont, IA area (ZIP 50650). These include 39 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Lamont is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (70%) 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 $56.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Lamont has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Lamont has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $788K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Lamont has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Lamont has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamont was Flood on Jul 23, 2010, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $24.7M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50650 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamont, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $127K in property damage.
Yes, Lamont (ZIP 50650) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Lamont has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50650 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2010. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.3M in property damage in the Lamont, IA area (ZIP 50650). 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 →