Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Maxwell, IA area (ZIP 50161). These include 58 hailstorms, 48 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $981K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 38 (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 $32.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (62%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Maxwell has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $571K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Maxwell has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maxwell was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 18, 1998 also caused significant damage ($6.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50161 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (48 events), blizzards (42 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maxwell, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $981K in property damage.
Yes, Maxwell (ZIP 50161) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
Maxwell has 12 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50161 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 $57.5M in property damage in the Maxwell, IA area (ZIP 50161). 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 →