ZIP code 50135, covering Kellogg, IA, has 184 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 85 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (79%) 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 $22.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $467K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Kellogg 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 Kellogg was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 16, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50135 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kellogg, IA, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Kellogg (ZIP 50135) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Kellogg has 14 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50135 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.9M in property damage in the Kellogg, IA area (ZIP 50135). 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 →