ZIP code 50672, covering Steamboat Rock, IA, has 128 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 blizzards, 37 floods, and 26 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $101.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $78.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
Steamboat Rock has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Steamboat Rock has experienced 6 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Steamboat Rock 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 Steamboat Rock was 3" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 12, 2005), causing $11.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50672 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (48 events), floods (37 events), hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steamboat Rock, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Steamboat Rock (ZIP 50672) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Steamboat Rock has 6 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 $11.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50672 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 $101.5M in property damage in the Steamboat Rock, IA area (ZIP 50672). 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 →