ZIP code 50165, covering Millerton, IA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 blizzards, 30 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.5M.
With 35 recorded incidents (44% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (54%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (60%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2015.
Millerton has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2003.
Millerton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Millerton 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.
Millerton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Millerton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50165 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Millerton, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Millerton (ZIP 50165) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2015.
Millerton has 5 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50165 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.5M in property damage in the Millerton, IA area (ZIP 50165). 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 →