ZIP code 50123, covering Humeston, IA, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 35 blizzards, and 33 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 38 recorded incidents (32% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (66%) 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Humeston has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $31.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Humeston 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.
Humeston has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Humeston was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50123 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), blizzards (35 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humeston, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.9M in property damage.
Yes, Humeston (ZIP 50123) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
Humeston has 10 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 $31.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50123 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.6M in property damage in the Humeston, IA area (ZIP 50123). 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 →