ZIP code 50231, covering Randall, IA, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 32 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M.
The dominant hazard type for Randall is blizzards, with 43 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (47%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $393K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Randall 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.
Randall has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 1980.
Randall has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Randall was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50231 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (43 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (32 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Randall, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Randall (ZIP 50231) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Randall has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50231 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 $30M in property damage in the Randall, IA area (ZIP 50231). 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 →