Tripoli, IA (ZIP 50676) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M.
With 58 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $593K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (45%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Tripoli has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $790K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Tripoli has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Tripoli has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tripoli was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50676 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tripoli, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $593K in property damage.
Yes, Tripoli (ZIP 50676) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Tripoli has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $510K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50676 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Tripoli, IA area (ZIP 50676). 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 →