ZIP code 50234, covering Rhodes, IA, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 blizzards, 42 hailstorms, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Rhodes is blizzards, with 42 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (50%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $359K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (76%) 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 $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
Rhodes has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2004.
Rhodes has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $271K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Rhodes 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 Rhodes was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M 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 50234 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), hailstorms (42 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rhodes, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Rhodes (ZIP 50234) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
Rhodes 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50234 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 $36.5M in property damage in the Rhodes, IA area (ZIP 50234). 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 →