Garden Grove, IA (ZIP 50103) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Garden Grove is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Garden Grove has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M 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 50103 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garden Grove, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $630K in property damage.
Yes, Garden Grove (ZIP 50103) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
Garden Grove has 12 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 $33.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50103 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.4M in property damage in the Garden Grove, IA area (ZIP 50103). 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 →