Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Bradford, IA area (ZIP 50041). These include 50 blizzards, 28 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M.
With 50 recorded incidents (54% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 22 (44%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2016.
Bradford has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Bradford 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Bradford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Bradford has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradford was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 28, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50041 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (28 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradford, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Bradford (ZIP 50041) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2016.
Bradford has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50041 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the Bradford, IA area (ZIP 50041). 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 →