ZIP code 50117, covering Hamlin, IA, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 36 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $438K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (53%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
Hamlin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Hamlin 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.
Hamlin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamlin 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. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50117 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (36 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamlin, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $438K in property damage.
Yes, Hamlin (ZIP 50117) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Hamlin has 6 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 $505.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50117 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 $14.7M in property damage in the Hamlin, IA area (ZIP 50117). 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 →