Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Mount Ayr, IA area (ZIP 50854). These include 63 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (64%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Mount Ayr has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr was 2" Hail on Sep 18, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 1, 2010), causing $4M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50854 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (18 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 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Ayr, IA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Ayr (ZIP 50854) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Mount Ayr has 18 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50854 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Sep 18, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.2M in property damage in the Mount Ayr, IA area (ZIP 50854). 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 →