Mitchellville, IA (ZIP 50169) has experienced 173 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 42 blizzards, and 37 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mitchellville is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $493K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
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 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% 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 $29.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Mitchellville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Mitchellville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50169 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), blizzards (42 events), floods (37 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mitchellville, IA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $493K in property damage.
Yes, Mitchellville (ZIP 50169) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Mitchellville has 9 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 $53.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50169 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.4M in property damage in the Mitchellville, IA area (ZIP 50169). 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 →