Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Allerton, IA area (ZIP 50008). These include 36 floods, 35 blizzards, and 22 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Allerton is floods, with 36 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (58%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (54%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Allerton 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.
Allerton 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 Allerton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2009), causing $2.8M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50008 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), blizzards (35 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allerton, IA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Allerton (ZIP 50008) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Allerton has 14 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 $31.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50008 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the Allerton, IA area (ZIP 50008). 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 →