Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Hubbard, IA area (ZIP 50122). These include 48 blizzards, 37 hailstorms, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hubbard is blizzards, with 48 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (44%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $316K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (86%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Hubbard has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Hubbard 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 Hubbard was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50122 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (48 events), hailstorms (37 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 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 Hubbard, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hubbard (ZIP 50122) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Hubbard 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 $30.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50122 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.8M in property damage in the Hubbard, IA area (ZIP 50122). 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 →