Magnolia, IA (ZIP 51550) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Magnolia is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2017.
Magnolia has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $41M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2005.
Magnolia has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Magnolia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Magnolia 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Magnolia was Flood on Jun 21, 1996, which caused $31.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 16, 1996), causing $9.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51550 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Magnolia, IA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Magnolia (ZIP 51550) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2005.
Magnolia has 3 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51550 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 1996. This event caused $31.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.5M in property damage in the Magnolia, IA area (ZIP 51550). 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 →