Government records show 208 natural disaster events affecting the Runnells, IA area (ZIP 50237) — a notably active disaster history. These include 69 hailstorms, 65 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $106.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $578K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. Of these, 51 (78%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (62%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $54.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Runnells has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Runnells has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Runnells was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50237 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (65 events), blizzards (42 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Runnells, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $578K in property damage.
Yes, Runnells (ZIP 50237) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Runnells has 14 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 $54.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50237 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $106.4M in property damage in the Runnells, IA area (ZIP 50237). 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 →