Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Popejoy, IA area (ZIP 50227). These include 50 blizzards, 25 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Popejoy is blizzards, with 50 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (44%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (72%) 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 $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2019.
Popejoy has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Popejoy has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $173.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Popejoy has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Popejoy has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Popejoy was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50227 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (50 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Popejoy, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Popejoy (ZIP 50227) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2019.
Popejoy has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $173.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50227 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.8M in property damage in the Popejoy, IA area (ZIP 50227). 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 →