ZIP code 50120, covering Haverhill, IA, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 blizzards, 35 floods, and 29 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (33% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (80%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $860K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Haverhill has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2004.
Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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. EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50120 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (35 events), hailstorms (29 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haverhill, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Haverhill (ZIP 50120) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Haverhill has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50120 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 $17.8M in property damage in the Haverhill, IA area (ZIP 50120). 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 →