Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 50842). These include 41 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 25 (61%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% 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 $163K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2019.
this area has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
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.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Apr 14, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1995 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50842 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 50842) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2019.
this area has 7 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50842 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 50842). 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 →