Perry, IA (ZIP 50220) has experienced 192 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 floods, 54 hailstorms, and 48 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 64 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 48 (75%) 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 $79.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
Hailstorms account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $451K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
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.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Perry 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2005.
Perry 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 Perry 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 ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50220 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (64 events), hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (48 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perry, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79.8M in property damage.
Yes, Perry (ZIP 50220) has 64 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $79.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
Perry 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50220 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 $96.3M in property damage in the Perry, IA area (ZIP 50220). 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 →