ZIP code 50042, covering Brayton, IA, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M.
With 36 recorded incidents (40% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Brayton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $527K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Brayton 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.
Brayton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brayton was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50042 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (36 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brayton, IA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Brayton (ZIP 50042) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Brayton has 7 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 $527K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50042 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.6M in property damage in the Brayton, IA area (ZIP 50042). 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 →