Kellerton, IA (ZIP 50133) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 38 blizzards, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kellerton is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 27 (77%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Kellerton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Apr 26, 2024.
Kellerton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Kellerton 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 Kellerton was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Sep 18, 2010), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50133 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (38 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kellerton, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Kellerton (ZIP 50133) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Kellerton has 9 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 Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50133 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 $54.1M in property damage in the Kellerton, IA area (ZIP 50133). 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 →