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50657 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (50657)

ZIP code 50657, covering this area, , has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 blizzards, 21 floods, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

❄️ Blizzards — Most Frequent Hazard

With 46 recorded incidents (49% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (43%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.

🌊 Floods

There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (81%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2014.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 5 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2014.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2003.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Aug 9, 2009), causing $15M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (50657)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50657 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 49% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 50657?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 50657 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 50657) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2014.

Has this area (50657) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 5 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2014.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50657 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 50657?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.9M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 50657). 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 →

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