Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Derby, IA area (ZIP 50068). These include 55 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 39 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (55 total). Of these, 37 (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 $24.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (54%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Derby has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Derby 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.
Derby 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 Derby was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), 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 50068 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (55 events), hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (39 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Derby, IA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.7M in property damage.
Yes, Derby (ZIP 50068) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Derby has 6 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50068 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 $38.4M in property damage in the Derby, IA area (ZIP 50068). 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 →