With 252 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50212 in Ogden, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 135 hailstorms, 47 blizzards, and 41 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (135 total). 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (68%) 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 $73.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Ogden has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2008.
Ogden 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 Ogden was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $50.1M 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 ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50212 has experienced 252 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), blizzards (47 events), floods (41 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ogden, IA, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ogden (ZIP 50212) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
Ogden has 16 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50212 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89.8M in property damage in the Ogden, IA area (ZIP 50212). 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 →