With 293 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50158 in Marshalltown, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 114 hailstorms, 74 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $553.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (114 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Floods account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 74 events documented. Of these, 54 (73%) 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 $279M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 34 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (32%) 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 $260.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $250.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 19, 2018), causing $200M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50158 has experienced 293 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), floods (74 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (34 events), tornadoes (25 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marshalltown, IA, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Marshalltown (ZIP 50158) has 74 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $279M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Marshalltown has 25 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 $260.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50158 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $250.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $553.4M in property damage in the Marshalltown, IA area (ZIP 50158). 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 →