Federal records document 184 natural disaster events in the Berwick, IA area (ZIP 50032). These include 70 hailstorms, 50 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.2M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Berwick is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $637K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (60%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Berwick has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Berwick has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $437K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2018.
Berwick has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berwick was Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2008, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 18, 1998 also caused significant damage ($6.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50032 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (50 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berwick, IA, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $637K in property damage.
Yes, Berwick (ZIP 50032) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
Berwick 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 $437K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50032 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 14, 2008. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.2M in property damage in the Berwick, IA area (ZIP 50032). 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 →