Federal records document 172 natural disaster events in the Harvey, IA area (ZIP 50119). These include 63 floods, 55 hailstorms, and 40 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 43 (68%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2018.
Hailstorms account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Harvey has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $202.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 2019.
Harvey 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.
Harvey has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $132K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harvey 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. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50119 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (63 events), hailstorms (55 events), blizzards (40 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvey, IA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Harvey (ZIP 50119) has 63 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2018.
Harvey has 7 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 $202.2K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50119 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 $14.1M in property damage in the Harvey, IA area (ZIP 50119). 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 →