Cambridge, IA (ZIP 50046) has experienced 199 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 59 floods, and 47 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (65 total). 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 $712K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 48 (81%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2018.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (49%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $890K 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 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Cambridge 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambridge was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 21, 2024), causing $3.2M 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 50046 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (59 events), blizzards (47 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $712K in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 50046) has 59 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2018.
Cambridge has 11 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50046 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 $30.2M in property damage in the Cambridge, IA area (ZIP 50046). 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 →