Macedonia, IA (ZIP 51549) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M.
With 39 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Macedonia has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Macedonia has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Macedonia has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Macedonia has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macedonia was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51549 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macedonia, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Macedonia (ZIP 51549) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Macedonia has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51549 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Macedonia, IA area (ZIP 51549). 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 →