Dexter, IA (ZIP 50070) has experienced 167 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 43 blizzards, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (77 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $736K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (56%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (56%) 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 $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Dexter has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
Dexter 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 Dexter 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 50070 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (43 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dexter, IA, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $736K in property damage.
Yes, Dexter (ZIP 50070) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2015.
Dexter has 12 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50070 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 $35.1M in property damage in the Dexter, IA area (ZIP 50070). 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 →