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50167 Minburn, IA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Minburn, IA (50167)

Federal records document 190 natural disaster events in the Minburn, IA area (ZIP 50167). These include 64 floods, 51 hailstorms, and 48 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $73M.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Minburn is floods, with 64 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 43 (67%) 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 $57.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2018.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Hailstorms account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. 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 $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (52%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Minburn has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Minburn 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Minburn was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $50.1M 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Minburn, IA (50167)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50167 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (64 events), hailstorms (51 events), blizzards (48 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 34% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 50167?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minburn, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 50167 (Minburn) prone to flooding?

Yes, Minburn (ZIP 50167) has 64 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2018.

Has Minburn (50167) ever been hit by a tornado?

Minburn has 10 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.

What was the worst natural disaster in Minburn, IA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50167 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $50.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 50167?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73M in property damage in the Minburn, IA area (ZIP 50167). 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 →

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