Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Ellston, IA area (ZIP 50074). These include 38 blizzards, 31 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (68%) 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 $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Ellston has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Ellston 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.
Ellston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellston was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 1, 2010), causing $4M 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 50074 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), floods (31 events), hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellston, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ellston (ZIP 50074) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Ellston has 6 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50074 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 $36.2M in property damage in the Ellston, IA area (ZIP 50074). 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 →