Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Gibson, IA area (ZIP 50104). These include 40 blizzards, 20 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gibson is blizzards, with 40 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (50%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (75%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Gibson has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2015.
Gibson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $30.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2019.
Gibson 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.
Gibson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibson was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 50104 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 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 49% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibson, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Gibson (ZIP 50104) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Gibson has 5 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 $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50104 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.3M in property damage in the Gibson, IA area (ZIP 50104). 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 →