Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Radcliffe, IA area (ZIP 50230). These include 72 hailstorms, 48 blizzards, and 30 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (72 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $873K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (83%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Radcliffe has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50230 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), blizzards (48 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Radcliffe, IA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $873K in property damage.
Yes, Radcliffe (ZIP 50230) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Radcliffe has 16 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 $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50230 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Radcliffe, IA area (ZIP 50230). 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 →