With 217 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50035 in Bondurant, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 92 hailstorms, 52 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bondurant is hailstorms, with 92 recorded events making up 42% 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 $885K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Of these, 41 (79%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2018.
Bondurant 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 Bondurant was EF4 Tornado on Jun 18, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. 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 50035 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), floods (52 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bondurant, IA, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $885K in property damage.
Yes, Bondurant (ZIP 50035) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2019.
Bondurant has 11 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 $33M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50035 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.5M in property damage in the Bondurant, IA area (ZIP 50035). 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 →