Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the Churdan, IA area (ZIP 50050). These include 41 blizzards, 39 floods, and 34 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Churdan is blizzards, with 41 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (67%) 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 24, 2019.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Churdan has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $690K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Churdan 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.
Churdan 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Churdan was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50050 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), floods (39 events), hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Churdan, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Churdan (ZIP 50050) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Churdan has 9 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 $690K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50050 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 $32.2M in property damage in the Churdan, IA area (ZIP 50050). 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 →