Van Wert, IA (ZIP 50262) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 floods, 38 blizzards, and 20 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Van Wert is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (63%) 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 $22.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $487K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Van Wert has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Van Wert has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Van Wert 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 Van Wert 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 50262 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Wert, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.3M in property damage.
Yes, Van Wert (ZIP 50262) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Van Wert has 6 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50262 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 $33.1M in property damage in the Van Wert, IA area (ZIP 50262). 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 →