ZIP code 50027, covering Barnes City, IA, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 floods, 37 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $89M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 30 (68%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 37 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (62%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2017.
Barnes City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
Barnes City has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $46.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Barnes City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnes City was Frost/Freeze on Sep 14, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $25M 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 50027 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), blizzards (37 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnes City, IA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Barnes City (ZIP 50027) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Barnes City has 6 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 $30.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50027 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 14, 1996. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89M in property damage in the Barnes City, IA area (ZIP 50027). 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 →