Baxter, IA (ZIP 50028) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $462K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (53%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (72%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Baxter has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2004.
Baxter 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.
Baxter has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baxter was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M 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 50028 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baxter, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $462K in property damage.
Yes, Baxter (ZIP 50028) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Baxter has 9 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50028 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.7M in property damage in the Baxter, IA area (ZIP 50028). 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 →