Massena, IA (ZIP 50853) has experienced 130 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Massena is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $479K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (79%) 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Massena 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.
Massena has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Massena was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 14, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50853 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Massena, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $479K in property damage.
Yes, Massena (ZIP 50853) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Massena has 12 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50853 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.9M in property damage in the Massena, IA area (ZIP 50853). 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 →