Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Marble Rock, IA area (ZIP 50653). These include 72 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.4M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 454 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marble Rock is hailstorms, with 72 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (95%) 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 $30.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.7M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Marble Rock has experienced 6 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 $137.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2023.
Marble Rock has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $627K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Marble Rock has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marble Rock was EF5 Tornado on May 15, 1968, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50653 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marble Rock, IA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Marble Rock (ZIP 50653) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Marble Rock has 11 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 $29.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50653 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1968. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.4M in property damage in the Marble Rock, IA area (ZIP 50653). 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 →