Guthrie Center, IA (ZIP 50115) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 220 natural disaster events on record. These include 108 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 41 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Guthrie Center is hailstorms, with 108 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (58%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (54%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Guthrie Center has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50115 has experienced 220 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), floods (43 events), blizzards (41 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Guthrie Center, IA, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Guthrie Center (ZIP 50115) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
Guthrie Center has 14 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50115 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Guthrie Center, IA area (ZIP 50115). 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 →