ZIP code 50102, covering Garden City, IA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 blizzards, 21 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.2M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (48 total). Of these, 21 (44%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (86%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2004.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Garden City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $27.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Garden City 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.
Garden City 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 Garden City was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50102 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (48 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (7 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 49% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garden City, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Garden City (ZIP 50102) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2004.
Garden City has 7 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 $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50102 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.2M in property damage in the Garden City, IA area (ZIP 50102). 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 →