Martensdale, IA (ZIP 50160) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 floods, 38 blizzards, and 23 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M.
With 41 recorded incidents (35% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 30 (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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (58%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Martensdale has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Martensdale has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Martensdale 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 Martensdale was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M 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 50160 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martensdale, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Martensdale (ZIP 50160) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Martensdale has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50160 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Martensdale, IA area (ZIP 50160). 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 →