Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Stanley, IA area (ZIP 50671). These include 40 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 160 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stanley is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Stanley has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $28.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2013.
Stanley has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $29.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Stanley 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.
Stanley has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Stanley 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 Stanley was Flood on Jul 23, 2010, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (May 15, 1968), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50671 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanley, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Stanley (ZIP 50671) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2013.
Stanley has 9 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 $29.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50671 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 $60.8M in property damage in the Stanley, IA area (ZIP 50671). 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 →