Grinnell, IA (ZIP 50112) has experienced 183 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grinnell is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (81%) 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 $22.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Grinnell 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 Grinnell was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 30, 2007), causing $3.5M 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 50112 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grinnell, IA, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Grinnell (ZIP 50112) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Grinnell has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50112 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 $45.3M in property damage in the Grinnell, IA area (ZIP 50112). 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 →