Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Booneville, IA area (ZIP 50038). These include 65 floods, 48 blizzards, and 32 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 46 (71%) 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 $29.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (52%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $196K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Booneville has experienced 8 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 $913K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2019.
Booneville 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.
Booneville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Booneville was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M 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 50038 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (65 events), blizzards (48 events), hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Booneville, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.8M in property damage.
Yes, Booneville (ZIP 50038) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Booneville has 8 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 $913K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50038 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 $44.8M in property damage in the Booneville, IA area (ZIP 50038). 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 →