Government records show 213 natural disaster events affecting the Pella, IA area (ZIP 50219) — a notably active disaster history. These include 75 hailstorms, 72 floods, and 40 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $160.7M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 75 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Floods account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 72 events documented. Of these, 50 (69%) 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (53%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $123.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Pella has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $282K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
Pella 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 Pella was EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 2018, which caused $120M 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 50219 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), floods (72 events), blizzards (40 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pella, IA, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $470K in property damage.
Yes, Pella (ZIP 50219) has 72 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
Pella has 17 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 $123.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50219 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 2018. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $160.7M in property damage in the Pella, IA area (ZIP 50219). 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 →