Government records show 363 natural disaster events affecting the Grimes, IA area (ZIP 50111) — a notably active disaster history. These include 201 hailstorms, 88 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
With 201 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Floods account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 88 events documented. Of these, 56 (64%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (62%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $16.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2013.
Grimes has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Grimes has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grimes was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $10.1M in property damage. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $10M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50111 has experienced 363 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (201 events), floods (88 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grimes, IA, with 201 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Grimes (ZIP 50111) has 88 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Grimes has 9 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 $18.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50111 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.4M in property damage in the Grimes, IA area (ZIP 50111). 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 →