With 285 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50047 in Carlisle, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 107 floods, 103 hailstorms, and 38 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $134.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (107 total). Of these, 78 (73%) 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 $35.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2019.
Hailstorms account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 103 events documented. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (58%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $81.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Carlisle has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2004.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50047 has experienced 285 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (107 events), hailstorms (103 events), blizzards (38 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlisle, IA, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.2M in property damage.
Yes, Carlisle (ZIP 50047) has 107 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2019.
Carlisle has 22 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 $81.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50047 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $134.4M in property damage in the Carlisle, IA area (ZIP 50047). 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 →