ZIP code 50048, covering Casey, IA, has 162 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 37 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (62%) 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 $23.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Casey has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Casey has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Casey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Casey was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 30, 2014), causing $10.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50048 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (37 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Casey, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Casey (ZIP 50048) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Casey has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50048 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 $50.8M in property damage in the Casey, IA area (ZIP 50048). 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 →