ZIP code 50162, covering Melbourne, IA, has 167 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 42 blizzards, and 37 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $716K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 29 (78%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Melbourne has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2004.
Melbourne 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 Melbourne was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 10, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50162 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), blizzards (42 events), floods (37 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melbourne, IA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $716K in property damage.
Yes, Melbourne (ZIP 50162) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
Melbourne has 9 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50162 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Melbourne, IA area (ZIP 50162). 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 →