Cumming, IA (ZIP 50061) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 346 natural disaster events on record. These include 135 hailstorms, 131 floods, and 38 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (135 total). Of these, 3 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 38% of the disaster record here, with 131 events documented. Of these, 88 (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 $35.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $613K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Cumming 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 Cumming was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 12, 2001 also caused significant damage ($9.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50061 has experienced 346 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), floods (131 events), blizzards (38 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (18 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cumming, IA, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cumming (ZIP 50061) has 131 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Cumming has 20 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50061 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.3M in property damage in the Cumming, IA area (ZIP 50061). 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 →