ZIP code 50675, covering Traer, IA, has 147 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 45 blizzards, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $228K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (47%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (60%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Traer has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
Traer 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 Traer was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 9, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50675 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (45 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Traer, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $228K in property damage.
Yes, Traer (ZIP 50675) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2018.
Traer has 17 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50675 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.6M in property damage in the Traer, IA area (ZIP 50675). 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 →