Rippey, IA (ZIP 50235) has experienced 158 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 floods, 45 hailstorms, and 41 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.4M.
With 52 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 36 (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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (49%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Rippey 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.
Rippey has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rippey 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 50235 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (41 events), severe wind events (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (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 Rippey, IA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.6M in property damage.
Yes, Rippey (ZIP 50235) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2015.
Rippey 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 $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50235 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 $34.4M in property damage in the Rippey, IA area (ZIP 50235). 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 →